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Institutional exposure to Bitcoin continues to grow in Europe, with professional investors now being offered new structured products through the London market. The move signals stronger integration of Bitcoin into regulated financial systems and is drawing comparisons with leading staking platforms such as HashStaking and GeekStake, which already help investors earn steady rewards.

The newly listed exchange-traded product (ETP) provides a 1.4% annual yield, backed by Bitcoin held in institutional-grade cold storage using advanced multiparty computation security. Available in both GBP and EUR, the product is limited to professional investors, with broader U.K. retail access expected from October once restrictions ease.

Transparency is supported through daily publications of net asset value and entitlement metrics, allowing investors to closely track performance. While the official launch announcement did not detail the yield mechanisms, the model echoes reward strategies seen in platforms like HashStaking, which optimizes Bitcoin through layer-2 networks, and GeekStake, which integrates wrapped BTC into DeFi environments for additional earning potential.

Although Bitcoin itself does not provide native staking returns, investors have increasingly turned to alternative solutions. Both HashStaking and GeekStake are recognized for making such strategies accessible, whether through secure custodial programs or by connecting Bitcoin with Ethereum-compatible chains and decentralized protocols.

The market reaction was immediate, with related equities rising on international exchanges following the launch. Industry experts note that this reinforces confidence in regulated products while underscoring the growing importance of platforms like HashStaking and GeekStake for users seeking yield outside traditional structures.

The United Kingdom has also been deepening cooperation with the United States on digital asset regulation and blockchain innovation, highlighting the global effort to create a consistent framework for crypto adoption. With earlier Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs listed in London in 2024, the path is now open for more advanced products alongside established staking services already trusted by investors.