BlackRock will launch its Bitcoin ETF in Australia in mid-November.

According to a recent report by Financial Standard, global asset management giant BlackRock has officially confirmed the launch of the iShares Bitcoin ETF (ASX: IBIT) in Australia, aiming to provide local investors with a more convenient and compliant channel for digital asset allocation.

BlackRock revealed that the ETF is expected to be listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in mid-November 2025, with a management fee of 0.39%.

This product will provide investors with a low-cost, highly transparent, and strictly regulated path to Bitcoin participation by packaging BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ: IBIT), which is already listed in the US market.

Investors can obtain investment returns linked to the cryptocurrency's price performance without directly holding Bitcoin, thus avoiding the technical and operational complexities of directly holding digital currencies.

It is worth noting that the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) updated its regulatory guidance last week, officially classifying most digital assets, including stablecoins, wrapped tokens, security tokens, and digital asset wallets, as financial products. While Bitcoin itself is not directly defined as a financial product, according to ASIC's latest Information Table 225, any service or investment product that includes Bitcoin can be considered a financial product and subject to corresponding regulation.

This policy adjustment lays the institutional foundation for the launch of a Bitcoin ETF in Australia and provides a clear compliance framework for more traditional financial institutions to participate in the digital asset market.

BlackRock's decision to push forward with the listing of IBIT at this juncture not only reflects its confidence in Australia's digital asset regulatory environment but also further demonstrates the mainstream financial community's recognition of cryptocurrencies as an investable asset.