The
intensifying competition within the burgeoning Bitcoin exchange-traded fund
(ETF) landscape, BlackRock (BLK.N) has announced a low fee of 0.30% for its
forthcoming iShares Bitcoin Trust. This fee is notably lower than those
proposed by some of its rivals, such as Valkyrie Investments and Fidelity,
which have set fees at 0.80% and 0.39%, respectively, for their own planned
spot Bitcoin ETFs.
The
race to launch a Bitcoin ETF has reached a fever pitch, with over a dozen
participants, including cryptocurrency stalwarts like Grayscale and traditional
financial powerhouses like BlackRock, vying for a share of the market. The
announcement by BlackRock further fuels the competition and adds to the growing
anticipation surrounding the imminent introduction of these investment
vehicles.
The
disclosure of the 0.30% fee for BlackRock‘s iShares
Bitcoin Trust comes as a significant development in the market, given the
strategic importance of pricing in attracting investors. Lower fees can be a
compelling factor for potential investors looking to gain exposure to Bitcoin through ETFs.
💰 BLACKROCK SETS 0.30% FEE FOR PROPOSED SPOT BITCOIN ETF (Reuters)
BlackRock has set a fee of 0.30% for its planned spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund, the asset manager disclosed on Monday. pic.twitter.com/HDJFt7hgt3
— PiQ (@PiQSuite) January 8, 2024
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The
intensifying competition within the burgeoning Bitcoin exchange-traded fund
(ETF) landscape, BlackRock (BLK.N) has announced a low fee of 0.30% for its
forthcoming iShares Bitcoin Trust. This fee is notably lower than those
proposed by some of its rivals, such as Valkyrie Investments and Fidelity,
which have set fees at 0.80% and 0.39%, respectively, for their own planned
spot Bitcoin ETFs.
The
race to launch a Bitcoin ETF has reached a fever pitch, with over a dozen
participants, including cryptocurrency stalwarts like Grayscale and traditional
financial powerhouses like BlackRock, vying for a share of the market. The
announcement by BlackRock further fuels the competition and adds to the growing
anticipation surrounding the imminent introduction of these investment
vehicles.
The
disclosure of the 0.30% fee for BlackRock‘s iShares
Bitcoin Trust comes as a significant development in the market, given the
strategic importance of pricing in attracting investors. Lower fees can be a
compelling factor for potential investors looking to gain exposure to Bitcoin through ETFs.
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