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BlackRock’s new ETF reframes Bitcoin exposure by selling volatility for income, trading upside potential for steady cash flow. BlackRock is moving further into the idea of Bitcoin as a standard portfolio holding. A new filing shows how the firm plans to turn Bitcoin’s price swings into regular payouts. Instead of focusing only on price gains, the structure centers on selling volatility. For traditional investors, the approach reframes Bitcoin from a growth asset into an income-style product. BlackRock Expands Bitcoin ETF Lineup With Options-Based Income Product On Friday, BlackRock filed a registration statement for the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF. The $14 trillion asset manager designed the fund to track Bitcoin’s price while paying distributions funded by option premiums. Exposure would come mainly through holdings of IBIT, BlackRock’s spot BTC ETF, combined with an active options strategy. Option income would be generated by selling call options tied to IBIT shares. At times, calls linked to indices connected to spot Bitcoin exchange-traded products could also be used. Buyers of those calls gain the right to purchase IBIT at a set price, while the fund collects cash upfront. Premiums received would form the basis of the ETF’s income payouts. Such strategies are well established in equity markets, but Bitcoin operates differently. In crypto, volatility drives returns rather than acting as a secondary factor. Turning those price swings into income results in a product with a return profile that differs from direct Bitcoin exposure. BlackRock’s filing shows the fund will not sell call options across its entire portfolio. Instead, the strategy targets a notional range of roughly 25% to 35% of net assets. That approach leaves room for price gains if Bitcoin rises while still generating income from option premiums. Income levels depend heavily on implied volatility. When options markets price large future moves,…

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