BlackRock Europe ETP Surpasses $1.1 Billion... Will Bitcoin Demand Grow Further?

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BlackRock's European Bitcoin product has surpassed $1.1 billion just 13 months after its launch, clearly indicating a trend of institutional funds spreading across global markets.

According to investment media FXLeaders on May 4 (local time), BlackRock's European iShares Bitcoin ETP IB1T recorded $1.113 billion in assets under management as of May 1. This achievement, made in just 13 months since its launch in March 2025, positions it as one of the fastest-growing Bitcoin investment products in Europe.

This product is a Swiss-based physically backed Bitcoin structure, holding approximately 14,200 BTC. It is listed on major exchanges including Germany's Xetra, Euronext Paris, and Euronext Amsterdam, and tracks the reference price of Bitcoin on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange in the US. The fee is around 0.15%, with some exemptions applied until 2026.

The growth is attributed to MiCA, the European Union's regulatory framework for crypto assets. This regulation clarifies standards for custody, transparency, and investor protection, and is analyzed as a key factor attracting the participation of institutional investors, pension funds, and asset managers. Indeed, it is evaluated that BlackRock is expanding its dominance in the global market, especially considering its US spot Bitcoin ETF IBIT, which manages over $60 billion.

This trend leads to a decrease in Bitcoin's circulating supply, strengthening the long-term demand base. Simultaneously, the ETP structure allows individual investors and advisors to access Bitcoin without direct ownership, thereby expanding the investment base.

Experts anticipate that the influx of funds from institutional and semi-professional investors will further accelerate in 2026. With US ETF funds, corporate treasury strategies, government interest, and European ETPs all aligning, Bitcoin demand is gradually becoming structured.

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