JPMorgan Files for Leveraged Bitcoin Notes Linked to BlackRock ETF
The SEC filing details a product referencing BlackRock’s IBIT that targets amplified upside through 2028 under an automatic 2026 call.
Overview
- The proposed structured notes tie investor returns to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust and remain pending regulatory approval.
- An automatic call on December 21, 2026 would pay at least $160 per $1,000 note if the ETF meets the preset level.
- If not called in 2026, the notes continue to 2028 with up to 1.5x participation in gains and prospectus language describing the upside as uncapped.
- The filing warns of substantial capital loss if Bitcoin drops sharply, with losses expected if IBIT falls roughly 40% or more.
- Analysts say the ETF-linked design lets JPMorgan hedge via derivatives and avoid direct Bitcoin custody, reflecting broader institutional financialization of the asset class.