iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF 8-K

What Happened

• iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC announced that the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (BITA) will pay a first cash distribution totaling $457,924.72 to shareholders of record on July 2, 2026. The distribution will be paid on July 8, 2026 and shares are expected to trade ex-dividend beginning July 2, 2026.
• The distribution represents premiums or other income the Trust received from the period beginning when the Trust started writing options (June 9, 2026) through June 30, 2026. The notice was reported in an 8-K under Item 8.01 (Other Events).

Key Details

• Total aggregate distribution: $457,924.72.
• Record date / ex-dividend date: July 2, 2026; Payment date: July 8, 2026.
• Period covered by this distribution: June 9, 2026 through June 30, 2026 (when the Trust began writing options).
• The Trust intends to pay monthly cash distributions from premiums/other income, subject to the Sponsor’s approval and determination that distributions are in the Trust’s and shareholders’ best interests; future distributions are not guaranteed.

Why It Matters

• For shareholders, this is a cash payout funded by option premiums the ETF earned; shareholders of record by the July 2 date will receive a portion of the $457,924.72 distribution on July 8.
• Distributions typically reduce an ETF’s net asset value on the ex-dividend date, so investors should factor timing and tax consequences into trading and holding decisions. The filing warns there is no guarantee of future distributions and advises shareholders to consult tax advisors.
• For ongoing information (expected distribution schedule and dates), investors can check the Trust’s iShares product page at www.ishares.com.