Volatility Shares 2x Bitcoin Strategy ETF has underperformed bullish expectations, with a -12.3% total return loss over the last 12 months vs. Bitcoin's +25.6% gain. The ETF's poor performance is primarily due to expensive futures contracts and high holding costs, creating significant value decay on top of compounding issues. For long-term Bitcoin investment, direct ownership is recommended over BITX. Keep it simple, with negligible holding and trading expenses.
The 2x Bitcoin Strategy ETF suffers from significant contango and volatility decay, making it less effective for long-term Bitcoin exposure compared to simpler, low-cost Bitcoin ETFs like IBIT. BITX charges a high 1.85% expense ratio and has underperformed its promise, delivering only 1.5x Bitcoin's return due to decay issues. President Trump's potential 'Bitcoin Reserve' policy could boost Bitcoin prices, but simpler ETFs like IBIT are better for bullish investors without leverage risks.
These leveraged ETFs returned more than 25% last week against the broader market return of 1.6%.
BITX BITX 3 months ago | Other | $0.06 Per Share |
BITX BITX 4 months ago | Other | $0.09 Per Share |
BITX BITX 5 months ago Paid | Monthly | $0.58 Per Share |
BITX BITX 6 months ago Paid | Monthly | $0.61 Per Share |
BITX BITX 7 months ago Paid | Monthly | $0.59 Per Share |
BITX BITX 3 months ago | Other | $0.06 Per Share |
BITX BITX 4 months ago | Other | $0.09 Per Share |
BITX BITX 5 months ago Paid | Monthly | $0.58 Per Share |
BITX BITX 6 months ago Paid | Monthly | $0.61 Per Share |
BITX BITX 7 months ago Paid | Monthly | $0.59 Per Share |
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The fund is a specialized exchange-traded fund (ETF) that aims to provide investors with exposure to Bitcoin through cash-settled futures contracts. It strategically focuses on investing in Bitcoin futures that are traded on regulated exchanges, specifically mentioning the Chicago Mercantile Exchange which is recognized by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. To back its investments in these Bitcoin Futures Contracts, the fund holds cash, cash equivalents, or high-quality securities. This approach allows investors to gain exposure to the price movements of Bitcoin in a regulated and potentially more secure framework compared to direct investments in cryptocurrencies. It's important to note that the fund is non-diversified, meaning it concentrates its investments in this specific asset class without spreading its risk across different types of assets.
The fund primarily invests in cash-settled Bitcoin futures contracts that are available on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. These contracts are financial agreements to buy or sell Bitcoin at a future date at a predetermined price, allowing investors to speculate on the future price of Bitcoin without the need to hold the actual cryptocurrency. This method offers a regulated and potentially less risky entry point into cryptocurrency investment, catering to those who prefer to avoid the complexities and security issues associated with direct crypto investments.
As part of its investment strategy, the fund allocates assets to cash, cash equivalents, or high-quality securities that serve as collateral. This collateralization is critical for the fund’s investments in Bitcoin futures, providing a layer of security and stability. The inclusion of these assets ensures that the fund has the necessary liquidity to meet its obligations under the futures contracts, which can be particularly important in volatile markets. This approach also aims to protect investors from the potential downside, while still offering exposure to the upside of Bitcoin's price movements.