BlackRock just cracked open a shiny new crypto door for UK investors with its iShares Bitcoin Trust.
Experts say this ETF could funnel $1.5 to $2 billion from British retail traders hungry for regulated Bitcoin exposure, all without the headache of juggling wallets or chasing obscure exchanges.
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Track record
The UK Financial Conduct Authority, the FCA flipped the script on its crypto ban, welcoming exchange-traded products back into the market. Now, everyday Brits can buy IBIT shares for around $11 a pop.
That’s an entry-level ticket to Bitcoin , a deal sweeter than your average Black Friday sale.
This move rides on BlackRock’s stellar U.S. track record, where its Bitcoin ETF has sucked in nearly $65 billion since launch, with a nice $17 billion streaming in the last quarter alone.
BlackRock’s asset mountain now towers at $13 trillion, and the UK launch puts a robust staking claim in the world’s growing crypto playground.
UK investors
Speaking of playgrounds, the UK crypto scene packs about £13.3 billion across 7 million wallets, says FCA data from March 2025.
Add in the FCA’s new, crypto-friendly vibe, and experts predict a 20% market boost, potentially pumping around $3.2 to $4.3 billion fresh money into crypto products.
Bitcoin is the reigning heavyweight, snagging 60.6% of global crypto investment flows per CoinShares .
Applying that to the UK, Bitcoin-related funds could soak up $1.9 to $2.6 billion. Given IBIT’s U.S. domination, raking in 75.5% of Bitcoin ETF inflows, expect UK investors to drop $1.5 to $2 billion into the fund.
Fresh regulatory blueprint
What makes IBIT seductive for the masses? It tosses aside the usual crypto circus. No need for private keys, complicated wallets, or buying entire Bitcoin whales.
Just a regulated, brokerage-friendly share you can snap up for pocket change. The simplicity feels like crypto on training wheels.
BlackRock’s crystal ball sees a crypto fever sweeping UK adults, predicting a 21% surge in first-time investors within a year.
The UK government’s fresh regulatory blueprint under the FCA cements Britain’s ambition to outpace slower adopters.
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