The global asset manager BlackRock, which oversees nearly $14 trillion, has filed for a new iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, aiming to combine Bitcoin exposure with steady returns.
BlackRock is once again expanding its Bitcoin strategy, this time with a product aimed at income-focused investors.
According to the newly filed S-1 document, the ETF will hold Bitcoin directly, shares of BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF IBIT, and cash. What makes this product different is its income strategy.
Instead of relying only on Bitcoin’s price movement, the fund plans to sell covered call options, mainly on IBIT shares. This approach is designed to generate option premiums that could be paid out as monthly income.
This strategy targets investors who want Bitcoin exposure but are also looking for steady returns during periods of high volatility.
This will allow the fund to earn option premiums, which could deliver 8% to 12% in annual income, similar to income strategies used in equity markets. Eventually, these returns would come from option premiums, not from Bitcoin price increases.
The filing builds on the massive success of iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), which launched in January 2024 and has grown to nearly $70 billion in assets, making it the largest spot Bitcoin ETF in the market.
While the new income ETF has no ticker symbol or fee announced yet, it will still need approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) before launch.
At the same time, ETF data shows a more cautious mood among institutions. Over the past week, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $1.32 billion in net outflows. BlackRock’s IBIT led these withdrawals with about $537 million exiting the fund, while Fidelity saw around $656 million in outflows.
Analysts say these moves likely reflect risk management and short-term caution, not a loss of belief in Bitcoin’s future.
As of now, Bitcoin is trading around $88,565, seeing a 1% jump in the last 24 hours.
It’s a proposed ETF that offers Bitcoin exposure while generating monthly income by selling covered call options on Bitcoin ETF holdings.
Based on similar strategies, the ETF could target roughly 8%–12% annual income, mainly from option premiums, not Bitcoin appreciation.
Yes. The ETF plans to hold Bitcoin directly, shares of BlackRock’s IBIT spot Bitcoin ETF, and cash for liquidity management.
It’s not yet available; the SEC must approve it first. No launch date, ticker, or fee has been announced, following BlackRock’s recent regulatory filing.
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