Back to all news
Policy

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Would Trade Some Gains for Partial Downside Protection

The Cryptonomist·October 20, 2026·1 min read
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Would Trade Some Gains for Partial Downside Protection

BlackRock filed for the iShares Bitcoin Managed Protection ETF (PBIT) with the SEC on October 19, 2026. The options-based fund would trade some upside for partial protection against falling prices, not a guaranteed loss limit. It is an alternative to BlackRock's directly held Bitcoin fund, IBIT.

Read at The Cryptonomist
Daily crypto arcade

Read the news, then play it.

Chainshorts turns crypto headlines into a daily game. Catch up in 60 words, then jump into daily lucky draws for a shot at the pot.

Open ChainshortsGet it on the Solana dApp Store