UBS dramatically increases Bitcoin ETF call options, signals aggressive crypto strategy

Swiss banking giant UBS, managing assets exceeding $7 trillion, has significantly bolstered its Bitcoin exposure during the second quarter of 2026. Regulatory filings submitted this week reveal a massive 24-fold increase in call options tied to BlackRock’s popular iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT).This aggressive move by one of the world’s largest financial institutions signals a pronounced shift in its digital asset strategy, moving beyond just direct holdings to embrace more complex der