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BlackRock Launches iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF

5/31/2026

BlackRock has launched the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, extending its iShares family into yield-focused $BTC exposure.

The product name places it squarely in a fast-growing ETF category that generates income by selling options on an underlying asset — in this case, Bitcoin.

What "Premium Income" Actually Means In ETF nomenclature, "premium income" is a term of art.

It describes funds that collect option premiums — typically by writing covered calls against a held asset — rather than distributing dividends or interest.

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