Crypto ETP issues now handled by iShares at SIX Swiss Exchange
In a significant move for the cryptocurrency market, iShares, a global leader in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), has launched its Bitcoin Exchange Traded Product (ETP) on the SIX Swiss Exchange. This marks the 20th crypto-asset ETP issuer on the platform, expanding the total number of crypto ETPs on SIX to 487[1][2].
The iShares Bitcoin ETP offers investors direct, regulated, and transparent access to Bitcoin via an exchange-traded security fully backed by bitcoins held with Coinbase Custody International Limited, a licensed custodian[1][2]. The ETP is traded in Swiss francs and is supported by leading market makers to maintain liquidity and efficient trading[1][2].
This product is issued by a special purpose vehicle based in Switzerland and had been listed earlier in March 2025 on other European exchanges such as Xetra, Euronext Paris, and Euronext Amsterdam before launching on SIX[2][3]. It is designed especially for institutional investors to provide a familiar, stable, and reliable exposure to Bitcoin, bridging the gap between traditional finance and the crypto market through the efficiency and convenience of ETFs[1][2][3].
The launch further reinforces SIX’s position as a leading hub for digital asset investment products and highlights Switzerland’s role as an innovation-friendly financial marketplace[1][4]. Legal and regulatory advisory for the listing was provided by the Swiss law firm Lenz & Staehelin, covering regulatory clearance and compliance matters[4].
According to Dirk Klee, CEO of BlackRock Switzerland, significant local expertise contributed to the product’s development, underscoring BlackRock’s confidence in ETPs as a means to bring crypto assets into mainstream finance[2]. In the first seven months of 2025, crypto ETPs on SIX generated CHF 2.3 billion trading turnover, with Bitcoin comprising 36.1% of volume, demonstrating strong investor interest[1].
The product's listing under the iShares brand, known globally for its ETFs in equities and fixed income, brings a trusted and established name into the crypto ETP space[1]. iShares aims to make investing more accessible, efficient, and cost-effective for individuals and institutions worldwide, and this new Bitcoin ETP is no exception[5].
In summary, iShares’ Bitcoin ETP on SIX Swiss Exchange is a regulated, fully collateralized crypto investment vehicle designed to facilitate institutional participation in Bitcoin markets through a well-established exchange product format and infrastructure. With this launch, iShares continues to expand its broad range of ETFs, providing access to various asset classes like equities, fixed income, and alternative strategies, now including Bitcoin.
References: [1] "iShares Launches Bitcoin ETP on SIX Swiss Exchange." Finextra Research, 2 Aug. 2025, www.finextra.com/pressarticle/86737/ishares-launches-bitcoin-etp-on-six-swiss-exchange. [2] "iShares Bitcoin ETP lists on SIX Swiss Exchange." SIX Swiss Exchange, 2 Aug. 2025, www.six-exchange-regulation.com/media/press-releases/ishares-bitcoin-etp-lists-on-six-swiss-exchange. [3] "iShares Bitcoin ETP to launch on SIX Swiss Exchange." Reuters, 2 Aug. 2025, www.reuters.com/business/finance/ishares-bitcoin-etp-to-launch-on-six-swiss-exchange-2025-08-02/. [4] "Lenz & Staehelin advises on iShares Bitcoin ETP listing on SIX Swiss Exchange." Lenz & Staehelin, 2 Aug. 2025, www.lenzstaehelin.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/lenz-staehelin-advises-on-ishares-bitcoin-etp-listing-on-six-swiss-exchange. [5] "iShares Focuses on Innovation and Investor Choice." iShares, www.ishares.com/us/en/about/mission.
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