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UBS reported a sharp quarterly increase in call option exposure linked to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, with calls representing 1.95 million underlying shares as of June 30. The Swiss banking group also increased direct IBIT holdings while reducing put option exposure during the quarter.

Tudor Investment increased its direct holding in BlackRock’s spot bitcoin ETF in the second quarter, even as its options positioning shifted sharply. The move keeps the firm’s IBIT exposure far below its late 2024 peak, underscoring a more measured approach to bitcoin-linked securities.

Goldman Sachs has agreed to acquire NEOS Investments in a cash-and-equity transaction valued at up to $2.25 billion, adding the manager of the $1.1 billion BTCI bitcoin synthetic ETF. The move deepens Goldman’s options-based ETF franchise as competition intensifies with BlackRock in derivative income products tied to bitcoin exposure.

Hashdex is set to close and liquidate its U.S. spot bitcoin ETF after the fund failed to gain scale in a market dominated by larger rivals. The move highlights how investor flows have concentrated in major products while attention has shifted toward AI-linked returns.

Bitcoin remained under pressure on Monday morning, with BTC/USD trading near 63,430 after several weeks of narrow movement. Traders are watching spot ETF flows, Federal Reserve messaging, and key technical levels at 67,000 and 60,000 for the next directional signal.

BlackRock’s digital asset products fell to $48.8 billion from $79.6 billion over the past year, despite strong investor inflows. Market depreciation of $45.8 billion outweighed new money, underscoring the sensitivity of crypto funds to bitcoin and ether price weakness.

A typical U.S. home looks more expensive in dollar terms but far cheaper when measured in bitcoin, sharpening the debate over fiat debasement. Market participants are watching ETF inflows, real yields and institutional demand for clues on BTC’s next move.

BlackRock has launched its iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, a new product aimed at investors who want bitcoin exposure plus monthly income. The fund uses a covered call strategy and is positioned as a complement to the firm’s popular IBIT trust.