The leveraged spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) aims to multiply returns on Bitcoin’s daily performance.
How does it work?
Leveraged spot Bitcoin ETFs typically use financial derivatives, such as futures contracts, to multiply the daily returns of Bitcoin.
For example, a 2x leveraged ETF seeks to provide returns that are twice the daily return of Bitcoin. If the price of Bitcoin rises 1% on a given day, the ETF targets a 2% rise. If the price of Bitcoin falls 1%, the ETF falls 2%.
Leveraged vs. Unleveraged Spot Bitcoin ETF
A leveraged spot Bitcoin ETF can amplify investors’ exposure to Bitcoin price fluctuations and multiply the asset’s performance returns.
However, standard spot Bitcoin ETFs track the Bitcoin price directly without the use of leverage to provide returns equal to asset price movements.
Leveraged ETFs may offer higher potential returns, but they also involve higher risk and the potential for larger losses, especially in volatile markets.
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Investors can purchase leveraged spot Bitcoin ETFs through a brokerage account or investment platform.
They can search for ETFs using the ticker code on their preferred trading platform and place a buy order for the desired quantity of stocks. The process is similar to purchasing a traditional ETF, but investors should be aware of the risks associated with leveraged products and carefully consider their investment objectives before purchasing.
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Strategy ETF(BITX), issued by Valkyrie, is considered the first leveraged spot Bitcoin ETF to hit the market.
BITX “seeks to provide daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that typically are twice the performance of the S&P CME Bitcoin Futures Daily Roll Index during one day rather than any other period,” according to the fund’s website. The S&P CME Bitcoin Futures Daily Roll Index is a benchmark index that reflects the daily rolling of positions from one Bitcoin futures contract to another on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
The fund was created on June 27, 2023 and is listed on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) stock exchange.
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