The iShares Bitcoin ETP will begin trading new securities on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market on January 9, 2026. The exchange-traded product tracks the performance of Bitcoin.
Coinbase Luxembourg S.A. serves as the custodian for the underlying Bitcoin backing these securities. This role reinforces Coinbase's position as a key infrastructure provider for institutional-grade crypto investment products.
The launch occurs amid expectations of potential volatility across the broader crypto market driven by macroeconomic news. Investors are closely watching two specific external events expected on the same day: the release of the U.S. jobs report and a U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding former President Trump's global tariffs. These factors are anticipated to influence investor sentiment across risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.