BlackRock Launches Bitcoin Income ETF Amid Skepticism
- ETF Launch Context: BlackRock launched the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (BITA) on June 16, combining spot Bitcoin with shares of its existing iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), while selling call options on 25% to 35% of the portfolio monthly to generate income, aiming to attract institutional investors interested in Bitcoin exposure.
- Yield Expectations and Risks: Robert Mitchnick, head of digital assets at BlackRock, stated that BITA targets a mid-to-high-teens annual yield while retaining about 70% of IBIT's upside; however, 10X Research is skeptical, arguing that the mandatory monthly call selling could lead investors to forfeit potential gains under unfavorable market conditions.
- Market Impact Analysis: 10X Research highlighted that systematic call selling could depress Bitcoin's implied volatility, with BlackRock's entry potentially accelerating this trend, especially as U.S.-listed Bitcoin ETFs faced significant outflows, totaling $2.1 billion in June alone.
- Target Customer Base: BlackRock identifies financial advisors, insurers, and pension funds as the primary audience for BITA, as these institutions have shown interest in Bitcoin but struggled to justify allocations due to the lack of cash flow, with BITA's launch aimed at addressing this challenge.
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Bitcoin (BTC) Support & Resistance Level
| Name | S3 | S2 | S1 | Pivot Points | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 54239.303 | 57497.152 | 60776.453 | 64034.302 | 67313.603 | 70571.452 | 73850.753 |
| Fibonacci | 57497.152 | 59994.343 | 61537.11 | 64034.302 | 66531.493 | 68074.26 | 70571.452 |
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