BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has introduced its iShares Bitcoin ETP (IB1T) in Europe, supported by Bitcoin held in cold storage.
The ETP has a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.15% and will be listed on Deutsche Börse, Euronext Paris, and Euronext Amsterdam. The fee is set to rise to 0.25% by the end of the year.
This move follows the success of BlackRock's US Bitcoin ETF, which has $50.7 billion in assets under management (AUM).
BlackRock's entrance into Europe's crypto ETP market reflects the growing demand for Bitcoin ETPs and the need to bridge the gap between cryptocurrencies and traditional finance.