It was on Jan. 11, 2024, that BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) had launched its spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) linked to Bitcoin (BTC). I remember how the crypto industry felt then. The world's largest asset manager had finally conceded it could no longer avoid cryptocurrency, and my colleagues just couldn't believe a Wall Street giant had launched a Bitcoin product. Related: BlackRock reveals retail traders' next portfolio move A crypto ETF trades like regular shares on a traditional trading exchange like Nasdaq ...

We recently compiled a list of the 20 Most Profitable Stocks of the Last 20 Years. BlackRock, Inc. is one of the most profitable stocks on our list. TheFly reported on January 23 that Freedom Capital’s analyst, Mikhail Paramonov, upgraded BLK from Hold to Buy and set a price target of $1,364, up from $1,255. The firm noted that BLK’s Q4 results reinforce its long-term earnings potential, which is driven by growth across base fees, performance fees, and technology services. Freedom Capital Boosts BlackRoc ...

Combine the biggest ETF manager, one of the hottest trends in ETF investing, and a new product launch, and what do you get? Meh. There’s nothing bombastic or shameful about the planned iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, due to debut soon. And it certainly has a solid firm behind it. Covered call ETFs, including active ones, are not new. And frankly, I find the product glut downright dangerous. More News from Barchart I’m not pointing fingers at any one firm. It is the sum total of option-driven income ...

I remember the excitement in the market when BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) launched its U.S. spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) linked to Bitcoin (BTC) in January 2024. After all, the world's largest asset manager had decided to launch a Bitcoin product after much hesitation and the move had indicated Wall Street finally embracing cryptocurrency. Related: BlackRock reveals retail traders' next portfolio move More than two years have passed since then, and BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (Nasdaq: IBIT) has accumu ...

BlackRock could soon debut its iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, according to a registration statement filed with the SEC on Friday. The new ETF will track the "performance of the price of Bitcoin while providing premium income through an actively managed strategy of writing (selling) call options on IBIT shares and, from time to time, on indices that track spot bitcoin exchange-traded products ('ETPs'), including [iShares Bitcoin Trust] (such indices, 'ETP Indices')," the issuer said in its SEC filing. ...

BlackRock (BLK) is moving deeper into the cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) market with a plan to offer income from bitcoin (BTC) exposure. The world's largest asset manager, with an estimated $12.5 trillion in assets under management, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) a Form S-1 to list the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF. The proposed fund would actively manage exposure to bitcoin, either directly or through shares of BlackRock’s existing iShares Bitcoin Trust (IB ...

Wallets linked to BlackRock’s spot bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds routed more than $430 million worth of crypto to Coinbase Prime over the past several hours, according to onchain data tracked by Arkham, marking one of the largest ETF-related transfer clusters this week. These transfers came as U.S.-listed spot crypto ETFs saw heavy outflows on the day, pointing to redemption-driven settlement rather than discretionary selling. Spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $708.71 million in net outflows, includi ...

BlackRock (BLK), the world’s largest asset manager, highlighted cryptocurrency and tokenized assets as important investment themes in a new report exploring the trends it says are shaping markets this year. Though artificial intelligence and energy infrastructure take center stage, crypto still earns attention, with bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH) and stablecoins all mentioned in the 2026 Thematic Outlook. The team, led by Jay Jacobs, the company's head of U.S. equity exchange-traded funds (ETFs), included cry ...

Core Insights - Delaware Life Insurance Company has launched the first fixed indexed annuity linked to a Bitcoin-inclusive index, specifically the BlackRock U.S. Equity Bitcoin Balanced Risk 12% Index [1] - The new annuity product aims to provide principal protection while allowing for potential upside growth linked to Bitcoin and U.S. stocks [1][2] Product Details - The fixed indexed annuity (FIA) will offer policyholders indirect exposure to Bitcoin through an ETF within the index, ensuring that returns are capped and protecting against market declines [2][3] - The BlackRock U.S. Equity Bitcoin Balanced Risk 12% Index targets 12% volatility and incorporates cash adjustments to mitigate Bitcoin's price fluctuations, utilizing the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) which has $74.5 billion in assets under management [4] Market Context - The introduction of Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. has led to various financial products incorporating them, with significant sales of structured notes linked to Bitcoin ETFs by major financial institutions [5] - Historically, life insurance companies have been cautious in adopting Bitcoin and related products due to market volatility, focusing instead on blockchain for operational efficiencies [6][7]

Core Insights - The Bitwise/VettaFi 2026 Benchmark Survey indicates a significant shift in financial advisors' attitudes towards cryptocurrency, with increased participation and allocation strategies being reported [2][3] Survey Findings - 32% of advisors allocated to crypto in client accounts in the past year, up from 22% in 2024 [5] - 56% of advisors now own crypto in their personal portfolios, marking a rise in professional ownership [5] - 64% of portfolios with crypto exposure have allocations greater than 2%, an increase from 51% in 2024 [5] - 42% of advisors can now buy crypto in client accounts, more than double the access seen in 2023 [5] - Interest in stablecoins and tokenization is at 30%, followed by "digital gold" at 22% and AI-linked crypto at 19% [5] - 65% of advisors believe Bitcoin prices will be higher in 2026, with 62% confident in Ethereum and 57% in Solana [5] - 99% of advisors with crypto allocations plan to maintain or increase their exposure in 2026 [5] - Advisors show a preference for index funds (42%) over single-coin options for potential ETPs [5] - Most advisors are funding crypto positions by reallocating from equities (43%) or cash (35%) [5] - Crypto equity ETFs remain the top choice for advisors seeking crypto exposure in 2026 [5]