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Author: Admin | 2025-04-27
1: Adoption of cryptoassets has outpaced growth for mobile phones and the internet⁴Time needed to achieve 300 million usersThe first cellular mobile phone was used in 1973. Source: NPR, Our World in Data. January 1, 1983, is considered the official birthday of the internet. Source: University System of Georgia, Our World in Data. Initial price of bitcoin set in 2010. Source: Bloomberg, Cambridge Center for Alternative Finance, Crypto.com. Past performance does not guarantee future results.Chart Description: Bar chart displaying time needed to reach 300 million users between crypto, the internet, and mobile phones since their inceptions. Crypto reached 300 million users faster than the internet and mobile phones.3 reasons why IBIT can change the game for bitcoin exposureDespite rising bitcoin adoption, direct investing in bitcoin presents unique complexities for investors. That’s why we launched IBIT — the iShares Bitcoin ETF — to make exposure to bitcoin easier for all.Here’s why we believe IBIT can change the game for investors:Access: IBIT allows you to access bitcoin exposure in your traditional brokerage account. As an ETF, IBIT provides exposure to bitcoin, but trades like a stock. Therefore, it can be traded through traditional brokerage platforms alongside other investments such as stocks, bonds, and other ETFs — across both taxable and tax-advantaged accounts like TFSA.Convenience: IBIT can help reduce the complexities of gaining exposure to bitcoin for investors. Buying bitcoin directly often requires opening new accounts at crypto exchanges or select online brokerages. To make sure their bitcoin is as secure as possible, investors often need to set up their own custody arrangement outside of their crypto exchange, which can be both costly and risky. IBIT can help minimize some of these unique crypto hurdles through a familiar and commonly-traded investment vehicle — the ETF.Integrated technology: IBIT is managed by the worlds largest
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