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July 1, 2025 at 20:32
UniCredit Introduces BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Options for Institutional Investors
UniCredit has announced the launch of a structured investment product linked to BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF.
This innovative offering is designed specifically for professional clients in Italy, running from July 1 to July 28.
The five-year investment certificate, denominated in U.S. dollars, features full capital protection at maturity, allowing clients to invest a minimum of $25,000.
Returns on the investment are capped at 85% of the ETF’s performance, reflecting a cautious approach to engaging with digital assets.
The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF has experienced significant growth, accumulating $75 billion in assets since its approval in January 2024 in the U.S.
This offering represents a key development in the Eurozone, as it packages U.S.-based Bitcoin ETF exposure under structured terms for local clients.
Other European banks are following suit, with institutions like Intesa Sanpaolo and Banco Santander exploring similar crypto-linked investment opportunities.
The capital-protected structure appeals to risk-averse investors, reflecting a gradual normalization of cryptocurrencies within traditional finance.
As European regulators have yet to approve their own spot Bitcoin ETFs, structured certificates linked to foreign ETFs emerge as a suitable solution.
With increasing institutional interest, this move signals a significant step in integrating Bitcoin into mainstream financial products.
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