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The ETP securities aim to provide investment exposure to bitcoin. Each ETP security corresponds to a specific amount of bitcoin, known as the cryptoasset entitlement (the “Cryptoasset Entitlement”). The daily Cryptoasset Entitlement can be found on www.ishares.com. The ETP securities are listed and traded on a relevant stock exchanges. In normal circumstances, only authorised participants (“APs”) may buy the ETP securities directly from the Issuer. Investors who are not APs can generally only buy the ETP securities on the secondary market (e.g. via a broker on a relevant stock exchange) at the then prevailing market price. The price of bitcoin fluctuates daily and the value of bitcoin is driven by various factors including market liquidity. Cryptoassets can be subject to high pricing volatility and substantial fluctuations. The value of the ETP securities is closely tied to acceptance, industry developments, and governance changes, making them susceptible to market sentiment. Digital assets represent a new and rapidly evolving industry, and the value of the ETP securities depends on their acceptance. Market disruption and government intervention can make digital assests illegal. The market value and price of the ETP securities does not exclusively depend on the prevailing price of bitcoin and changes in the prevailing price of bitcoin may not necessarily result in a comparable change in the market value of the ETP securities. The performance of the ETP securities may differ significantly from direct holdings of bitcoin as a result of the negative effects of fees and charge. The return on the ETP securities may not reflect the return if you had actually owned bitcoin and held such investment for a similar period. Cryptoasset platforms may be at risk of being hacked or exploited and may involve significant risks due to a compromise of private keys, which may result in losses. Market disruption and government intervention can make digital assets illegal. The ETP securities are not guaranteed. The value of the ETP securities may go down as well as up and you may lose some or all of your investment. Investors who are not APs should be aware that they will not take delivery of any bitcoin as a result of buying or selling the ETP securities in the secondary market. The relationship between the return on your investment, how it is impacted and the period for which you hold your investment is considered below under “How long should I hold it and can I take money out early?” Your ETP securities are denominated in US dollars, the ETP's base currency, but listed and traded in one or more other currencies. Please refer to the prospectus, available on www.ishares.com, for more information on the ETP securities and the Issuer. Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong.

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Intended retail investor:The ETP is intended for retail investors (i) with specific knowledge and/or experience of investing in similar products and with a solid understanding of the significant risks associated with cryptoassets including its associated volatility; (ii) seeking a product offering exposure to the performance of the underlying asset(s); and (iii) that have the ability to bear losses up to the amount they have invested in the ETP. The ETP will not be suitable for retail investors that are unable to sustain a significant or complete loss of their investment.

Insurance benefits:The ETP does not offer any insurance benefits.

• XTBzero (up to €100,000 monthly volume, unreachable for a retail plan); fractions available in plans