BlackRock Seeks SEC Approval for iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF on 23 January 2026

On 23 January 2026, BlackRock filed an S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the proposed iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF. The fund is designed to mirror Bitcoin’s price performance while generating income by actively selling call options, primarily on shares of the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and, when appropriate, on broader ETP indices. If approved, the product would add an income-focused layer to BlackRock’s expanding lineup of Bitcoin-related investment vehicles.