The post BlackRock Expands Bitcocom. Bitcoin The world’s largest asset manager is extending its crypto footprint to Australia, introducing a Bitcoin ETF that signals deepening institutional adoption of digital assets. Key Takeaways: BlackRock’s i iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) is expected to debut later this month, offering local investors direct exposure to Bitcoin through a regulated framework. The new ETF comes after IBIT’s record-setting rise in the United States, where the fund accumulated over $98 billion in assets under management within two years and generated more than $240 million in annual fees. The move marks a major expansion of BlackRock’s crypto strategy, signaling confidence in Bitcoin’s role as a core institutional asset. According to Tamara Stats, who oversees institutional client business for BlackRock Australasia, the launch reflects both market maturity and investor demand. “Institutions increasingly view Bitcoin as a complementary asset within diversified portfolios,” she explained, adding that the ETF’s arrival offers a “familiar and transparent” way to gain exposure. JUST IN: $13 TRILLION ASSET GIANT BLACKROCK HAS ANNOUNCED PLANS TO LAUNCH A BITCOIN ETF IN AUSTRALIA. BTC IS TAKING OVER THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL MARKETS. 🔥 pic. twitter. com/9YjaUtin67 Defcon7 (@Defcon7_) November 4, 2025 Expanding ETF Options Beyond Crypto While the Bitcoin ETF draws the headlines, BlackRock is simultaneously broadening its traditional investment lineup in Australia. The firm recently unveiled plans for the iShares Core Global Aggregate.