BlackRock Launches Bitcoin ETP on London Stock Exchange

BlackRock has entered the world of digital assets by launching its first Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The iShares Bitcoin ETP, ticker: IB1T, launched on October 20, 2025, coinciding with the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) lifting of the ban on crypto investment products. This launch follows a trend of similar initiatives by major players like 21Shares and WisdomTree, allowing broader access to Bitcoin exposure within the UK market.