Announcement:
Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of Blockstream Asset Management (BAM), our new asset management division, alongside two institutional-grade Bitcoin funds designed to bring regulated, secure, and innovative financial products to investors.
Here’s what you need to know:
Blockstream: Bitcoin and digital asset infrastructure
Blockstream Asset Management Debuts Alongside Two Institutional-Grade Bitcoin Investment Funds
Latest milestone underscores Blockstream’s leadership in advancing Bitcoin-based finance.
1️⃣ Blockstream Income Fund
A USD yield fund designed to generate stable, predictable returns. By lending against Bitcoin collateral with conservative loan-to-value (LTV) ratios, the fund targets high single-digit to low-teens yields.
📌 Focused on loans from $100k to $5M, this fund capitalizes on pricing inefficiencies in Bitcoin-backed lending markets while leveraging Blockstream’s network of Bitcoin-native businesses to ensure high-quality borrowers.
2️⃣ Blockstream Alpha Fund
An actively managed fund combining diverse strategies like derivatives trading, event-driven opportunities, and Lightning Network operations to deliver consistent, risk-adjusted outperformance.
📌 Tailored for institutional and sophisticated investors seeking enhanced returns within the Bitcoin ecosystem, this fund balances risk and reward while actively contributing to the broader Bitcoin economy.
💬 Why it matters:
“The launch of Blockstream Asset Management and our inaugural suite of funds represents Bitcoin’s evolution from a niche asset into a pillar of modern investment portfolios,” said Dr. Adam Back, CEO and co-founder of Blockstream.
Both funds are structured under the 506(c) exemption, ensuring the transparency, security, and performance that institutions and high-net-worth investors expect.
🔜 Looking ahead: Later this year, we’ll launch the Blockstream Yield Fund, offering Bitcoin holders consistent, low-risk returns.
This milestone marks a key step in our mission to integrate Bitcoin into mainstream finance, enhance adoption, and drive innovation within the ecosystem.
Get in touch to learn more about Blockstream Asset Management and our Bitcoin-based financial products:
blockstream.com/finance
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