CryptoMedium•19 October 2026•
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BlackRock Files for iShares Bitcoin Managed Protection ETF to Offer Downside Protection
Key Facts
1BlackRock filed for the iShares Bitcoin Managed Protection ETF to offer investors diversified Bitcoin exposure with protection options.
BlackRock has filed a formal application for the iShares Bitcoin Managed Protection ETF to provide investors with diversified exposure and protection options. Crypto Briefing reported that the filing aims to expand BlackRock's digital asset product suite, offering both institutional and retail investors more sophisticated ways to manage Bitcoin price volatility.
BlackRock's stock (BLK) closed at $1,134.38 on October 16, 2026, while its flagship Bitcoin fund (IBIT) closed at $46.32 on October 19, 2026. The proposed fund is designed to track gains linked to IBIT while incorporating a layer of downside protection, though the product still requires regulatory clearance before it can begin trading.