# BlackRock Launches Covered-Call Bitcoin ETF That Caps Upside for Monthly Income

The iShares Bitcoin Premium Income fund pairs spot exposure with option writing, a structure that generates income from volatility and limits gains during sharp price increases.

- Published: 2026-06-16T16:27:54.103Z
- Canonical: https://polylog.news/crypto/2026-06-16/blackrock-launches-covered-call-bitcoin-etf-that-caps-upside
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- Sources: [CoinDesk](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/16/blackrock-s-new-bitcoin-income-fund-offers-cash-flow-alongside-btc-exposure), [Bitcoin Magazine](https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/blackrock-launches-new-bitcoin-etf), [CryptoSlate](https://cryptoslate.com/blackrocks-new-bitcoin-etf-offers-monthly-income-but-caps-gains-when-bitcoin-surges/)

BlackRock has launched the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income exchange-traded fund (ticker BITA), which combines spot Bitcoin and IBIT exposure with option writing to generate monthly income, Bitcoin Magazine reported. The firm said clients who…

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