BlackRock Expands Global Bitcoin Strategy with Australian ETF Launch

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, is expanding its global Bitcoin investment strategy by reportedly launching the iShares Bitcoin ETF (ASX: IBIT) on the Australian Securities Exchange, expected in mid-November 2025. This move will offer Australian investors regulated exposure to Bitcoin via a traditional stock exchange structure, eliminating the need for offshore accounts or direct crypto custody. The ETF will charge a 0.39% management fee and will wrap the highly successful U.S.-listed iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ: IBIT). This listing places Australia alongside the U.S., Germany, and Switzerland in offering regulated Bitcoin investment vehicles, reflecting growing institutional demand in the Asia-Pacific region. The launch follows updated guidance from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission requiring crypto service providers to obtain an Australian Financial Services Licence by June 2026. This development mirrors BlackRock's recent launch of a physically backed Bitcoin ETP on the London Stock Exchange.

(Source：Bitcoin Magazine)