Asset management giant BlackRock is preparing to launch a new Bitcoin-focused exchange-traded fund designed to generate income for investors rather than simply track the cryptocurrency’s price. The firm’s iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (BITA) became effective after recent regulatory filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), clearing a key hurdle before public trading begins. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas has indicated that the fund could start trading as early as June 18, following BlackRock’s filing of Form 8-A and subsequent effectiveness notice. Unlike traditional spot Bitcoin ETFs, BITA introduces an options-based strategy aimed at producing regular cash distributions for shareholders.
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