In a significant move for UK investors seeking both digital asset exposure and targeted emerging market equity access, BlackRock has officially listed two new exchange-traded products on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).
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By ETFWorld.co.uk
Jane Sloan, EMEA Head of Global Product Solutions at BlackRock
The launches include the highly anticipated iShares Bitcoin ETP and the expansion of its thematic equity suite with the iShares MSCI China Tech UCITS ETF, both now available for trading.
iShares Bitcoin ETP: UK Retail Gains Regulated Bitcoin Access
The iShares Bitcoin ETP (ISIN: XS2940466316), which began trading on the LSE on October 20, 2025, marks a milestone in bringing regulated Bitcoin exposure to UK retail and institutional investors.
This physically backed ETP provides direct investment exposure to Bitcoin, with each security representing a specific “Cryptoasset Entitlement” of the underlying asset. Critically, the Bitcoin holdings are securely stored in cold storage (offline) by Coinbase Custody International Limited, acting as custodian for the issuer.
The product is denominated in US Dollars and structured as an Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) under Swiss regulation . To support early adoption, BlackRock has implemented a temporary fee waiver: the Total Expense Ratio (TER) is 0.15% per annum through December 31, 2025. From January 1, 2026, the TER will increase to 0.25% per annum .
This launch aligns with recent Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) rule changes that now permit certain crypto-backed ETPs to be marketed to UK retail investors, positioning BlackRock among the first major asset managers to offer such a product on a UK-regulated exchange .
| Product Name | iShares Bitcoin ETP |
| ISIN | XS2940466316 |
| SEDOL | BTXTKZ1 |
| Currency | GBP |
| Management Fee | 0.15% |
iShares MSCI China Tech UCITS ETF: Targeted Exposure to China’s Innovation Leaders
Alongside the Bitcoin debut, BlackRock has also listed its iShares MSCI China Tech UCITS ETF (ISIN: IE000NFR7C63) on the LSE, offering investors a focused play on China’s technology sector. While the fund was originally launched in December 2021 , its admission to the London Stock Exchange enhances accessibility for UK-based investors.
The ETF seeks to track the MSCI China Technology Sub-Industries ESG Screened Select Capped Index, providing exposure to leading Chinese technology companies across hardware, software, semiconductors, and internet services, while applying ESG screening criteria. The fund is USD-denominated, domiciled in Ireland, and follows an accumulating distribution policy .
With over €1.65 billion in assets as of recent data, the ETF already has a substantial investor base across European exchanges . Its ongoing charge stands at 0.45% , reflecting the cost of accessing a high-conviction, thematic index in a complex emerging market.
| Product Name | iShares MSCI China Tech UCITS ETF |
| ISIN | IE000NFR7C63 |
| SEDOL | BVMYPB2 |
| Currency | GBP |
| Management Fee | 0.45% |
| Benchmark | MSCI China Technology Sub-Industries ESG Screened Select Capped Index (USD) |
Strategic Significance
These dual listings underscore BlackRock’s strategy to meet evolving investor demand—both for alternative assets like Bitcoin through secure, regulated wrappers, and for precision equity exposure in high-growth sectors like Chinese technology. For UK investors, the availability of these products on the LSE means enhanced liquidity, transparency, and regulatory oversight compared to offshore or unregulated alternatives.
Source: ETFWorld.co.uk
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