BlackRock files for a third bitcoin fund with a capped-risk options strategy
Two outlets report that BlackRock has filed for a third bitcoin-tied fund, which would use options to seek downside protection and limited upside exposure rather than direct spot tracking. The Block calls it the firm's third fund tied to bitcoin; Cointelegraph describes limits on both potential losses and gains and notes no Solana or XRP filings. No approval or launch was reported.
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Key facts
Attributed sources: Cointelegraph The Block
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Claims and open questions
What sources claim
- The Block reports BlackRock filed for another bitcoin fund, marking its third tied to the asset.
- Cointelegraph reports the proposed fund would use options to limit potential losses and gains, adding a strategy alongside its existing Bitcoin and Ether ETF lineup.
- Cointelegraph reports BlackRock has still filed no Solana or XRP products.
Still unresolved
- The filing's fee, ticker, listing venue and effective dates are not stated in the evidence; a filing document or an official BlackRock/SEC notice would confirm them.
- The options strategy's exact structure, reference index and exposure cap are unspecified; the prospectus or an official statement would confirm them.
- Whether the fund has been approved or given an effective date is unconfirmed; an SEC order or exchange notice would establish it.
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Source evidence
cointelegraph.com
Published 20/10/2026, 16:12 · Received 20/10/2026, 16:20
www.theblock.co
Published 20/10/2026, 06:00 · Received 20/10/2026, 16:55
Original source titles remain in their source language. Full articles are not republished.
Market reaction after detection
Returns start at the sample closest to site detection (within the same minute up to 10 minutes later), using the same data source and quote currency. Actual sample times are shown; missing observations remain blank.
| Window | Return | BTC | Difference from BTC (pp) | Actual sampled interval / source |
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| 5 minutes | — | — | — | Awaiting a complete valid window |
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| 24 hours | — | — | — | Awaiting a complete valid window |
Historical market context
Closed hourly candles from the 30 days before this event observation. Different venues are kept separate.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Hourly coverage | 100.0% (720/720) |
| Median absolute 1h return | 0.15% |
| 99th percentile of absolute 1h returns | 1.23% |
| Historical hourly BTC beta | 1.00 (719 matched returns) |
OKX · USDT · Context as of 20/10/2026, 16:20 · Last included candle closed 20/10/2026, 16:00
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Event timeline
Source publication, receipt and analysis times are separate. All times UTC+8.
Source published: The Block
Source published: Cointelegraph
Source received: Cointelegraph
Event first detected by this site
Evidence record updated
Source received: The Block
Additional source received; evidence recalculated
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