BlackRock files for third Bitcoin-linked ETF offering downside protection and upside exposure to IBIT

According to The Block, BlackRock has filed for another Bitcoin fund, marking its third such offering tied to the asset. The filing indicates the new fund aims to provide both downside protection and upside exposure through a structure linked to IBIT.

BlackRock, recognized as one of the world’s largest investment managers, is submitting the application under regulatory procedures typical for managed ETFs in the relevant jurisdiction. The document references Bitcoin as the underlying asset and describes the fund’s objective in terms of risk management alongside growth potential via the IBIT linkage.

This filing follows previous BlackRock initiatives involving Bitcoin exposure, though no details about timing, size, or specific provisions beyond “downside protection” and “upside exposure” are included. The reference to IBIT appears consistent with prior naming conventions used in related filings.

Regulators will review the application according to standard processes. No statements from BlackRock or third parties are included in the source material. The news reflects a procedural step rather than a finalized product or public launch date.