- BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has filed with the SEC to purchase more Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for its Strategic Income Opportunities Fund.
- BlackRock’s current Spot BTC ETF is the top performing one available, leading to surging demand for Bitcoin ETFs. Total Bitcoin ETF trading volume recently broke $4 billion again.
- It is now up to the SEC to approve BlackRock’s request for more ETFs. The decision will gauge the SEC’s stance as major institutions like BlackRock embrace Bitcoin ETFs, signaling wider mainstream adoption.
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has filed with the SEC to purchase more Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for its Strategic Income Opportunities Fund according to new records. This comes as Bitcoin ETFs continue to see massive growth and interest from institutional investors.
JUST IN: BlackRock to purchase #Bitcoin ETFs for its 'Strategic Income Opportunities Fund'
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BlackRock Making Moves
The filing states that “The Fund may acquire shares in exchange-traded products (ETPs) that seek to reflect generally the performance of the price of bitcoin by directly holding bitcoin. Bitcoin ETPs, including shares of a Bitcoin ETP sponsored by an affiliate of BlackRock.”
BlackRock’s current Spot BTC ETF is the top-performing one available, leading to surging demand for Bitcoin ETFs. On Monday, total Bitcoin ETF trading volume broke $4 billion again, reaching $5.4 billion in its second-largest trading day since launch. BlackRock’s ETF volume hit $2,410,752,472.
The Strategic Income Opportunities Fund
According to BlackRock, the Strategic Income Opportunities Fund is a flexible bond strategy seeking to provide attractive income returns and portfolio diversification. It specializes in capital preservation. With the potential boost from new BTC ETFs, BlackRock hopes to strengthen the fund for clients.
The SEC’s Decision
It is now up to the SEC to approve BlackRock’s request for more ETFs. The growing embrace of Bitcoin ETFs by major institutions like BlackRock signals wider mainstream adoption. However, regulatory hurdles remain. The coming decision will be an important gauge of the SEC’s stance.
Conclusion
BlackRock’s filing shows the firm leaning further into Bitcoin and digital assets. As major players continue entering the space, it solidifies the legitimacy of crypto. More institutional adoption could propel Bitcoin and crypto assets to new highs in the years ahead.
