BlackRock launches two Canada ETFs, with one allocating 3% to Bitcoin
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BlackRock Canada launches two new ETFs, including IBQT, which combines global equity exposure with a 3% allocation to Bitcoin through the firm's Canadian iShares Bitcoin ETF. This move marks a significant step for the asset manager in the cryptocurrency space, expanding its offerings and potentially attracting more institutional investors to the market, boosting Bitcoin's legitimacy and adoption.
BlackRock Canada’s new IBQT fund combines global equity exposure with a 3% Bitcoin allocation through the firm’s Canadian iShares Bitcoin ETF.