BlackRock Set to Launch Bitcoin ETF in Australia This Month

Highlights:

• BlackRock plans to launch its iShares BTC ETF on the ASX in November.
• IBIT ETF gives Australian investors direct Bitcoin access without managing crypto themselves.
• The fund adds to BlackRock’s growing range of cryptocurrency investment products.

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has confirmed plans to launch a Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in Australia. The new product, called the iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT), will be listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in mid-November. The fund will charge a yearly management fee of 0.39%. This launch is part of BlackRock’s ongoing strategy to expand its offerings in the digital asset space.

The new ETF will allow Australian investors to access Bitcoin through the stock market without needing offshore funds or managing crypto directly. BlackRock, which manages over $10 trillion globally, is expanding its crypto offerings. It’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, launched in January, has been highly successful, accumulating $85 billion in assets. 

Tamara Stats, director of institutional client business at BlackRock Australasia, said IBIT’s launch in Australia shows BlackRock’s drive to innovate. She noted it meets growing demand from institutional investors looking for easy, efficient access to bitcoin as a potential way to diversify their portfolios.

Steve Ead, head of global product solutions at BlackRock Australasia, added that IBIT gives Australian investors a familiar ETF structure to access bitcoin. By listing it on the ASX, BlackRock aims to make investment more accessible and open to more Australians.

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BlackRock Launches New Bond ETF Ahead of Bitcoin Product

BlackRock recently announced another product before launching its Bitcoin ETF. The firm plans to list the iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF (AGGG) in early November 2025. AGGG will let investors access top-quality bonds from around the world, including government, corporate, and securitized debt. Its results will track the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index (AUD Hedged). The fund will have a yearly management fee of 0.18%.

ETFs are driving BlackRock’s growth around the world. By the end of Q3, iShares ETFs received $153 billion in new investments. Equity ETFs added $53 billion, and bond ETFs gained $41 billion. Today, BlackRock’s iShares division manages about $5 trillion in assets globally.

As per the report, in Australia, iShares ETFs recently crossed $50 billion, which shows strong trust from local investors and advisers. BlackRock said ETF demand in Australia is changing, with more interest in bonds, active strategies, and digital assets. The company believes products like IBIT will give investors clear and easy access to new assets like Bitcoin.

Crypto Market Hits Extreme Fear as Bitcoin Dips Below $106K

This comes as the crypto market sentiment recently fell sharply. Bitcoin briefly dropped below $106,000 for the first time in over three weeks, hitting a 24-hour low of $103,540 on Monday before recovering slightly. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell to 21 out of 100 on Tuesday, showing “Extreme Fear,” its lowest level in nearly seven months.

On October 22, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell to 25, showing “Extreme Fear” as Bitcoin dropped below $108,000. After the October 9-10 crash from $126,000, the index moved between “Neutral” and “Extreme Fear.” Before this, it hit 74 on October 5, signaling strong market “Greed.”