Bitcoin für das Wertpapierdepot: Bitwise Core Bitcoin ETP: Kosten, Entwicklung und Risiken im Überblick

Bitcoin ETP - Kosten, Entwicklung und Risiken im Überblick | Bitwise

Nach zwei schwachen Jahren hat sich der Bitcoin-Kurs in den vergangenen Monaten spürbar erholt.  Die Kostenquote (TER) des Produkts von Bitwise für den Zugang zur Kryptowährung steigt zum 1. Januar 2027 voraussichtlich von derzeit 0,05 Prozent auf 0,14 Prozent pro Jahr. Damit bleibt das ETP nach derzeitigem Informationsstand auch nach dieser Gebührenerhöhung das kostengünstigste Bitcoin ETP Produkt am Markt, mit Domizil Deutschland.

Was das ETP ist und wie es aufgesetzt ist

Das Bitwise Core Bitcoin ETP mit der ISIN DE000A4AER62 bildet die Wertentwicklung von Bitcoin nach, gemessen am CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate, einem breit anerkannten Referenzkurs für die Kryptowährung. Aufgelegt wurde das Produkt am 5. April 2024 in Deutschland und bildet seinen Index physisch ab, was heißt, dass die entsprechende Menge an echten Bitcoin im Cold Storage bei einem spezialisierten Verwahrer liegt (BitGo Europe GmbH, lizensiert durch BaFin). Rechtlich handelt es sich bei dem Bitwise Core Bitcoin ETP um eine besicherte Schuldverschreibung (Exchange Traded Product), die Anlegern einen gesicherten Anspruch gegenüber der Emittentin Bitwise Europe GmbH vermittelt – nicht um unmittelbares Eigentum an Bitcoin.

Bei den Kosten liegt das Bitwise-ETP mit 0,05 Prozent pro Jahr als einziges Bitcoin-Produkt auf diesem niedrigen Niveau. Die Konkurrenz verlangt dagegen momentan zwischen 0,10 und 1,49 Prozent p.a., wobei die günstigsten Wettbewerbsangebote ebenfalls begrenzt gelten. Anschließend werden die Konkurrenzprodukte nach heutigem Stand wieder deutlich steigen, so dass der günstigste Wettbewerber ab Juni 2027 bei einem TER von 0,15 Prozent liegen wird. Doch auch die Kostenquote des Bitwise Core Bitcoin ETP ist befristet und wird nach derzeitiger Information zum 1. Januar auf 0,14 Prozent steigen. Damit wäre das Bitwise-ETP jedoch auch 2027 weiterhin das günstigste Bitcoin-Produkt am Markt.

Wachstum trotz dichter Konkurrenz

Bemerkenswert ist auch die Entwicklung des verwalteten Vermögens (AUM). Das ETP wurde 2024 in einen europäischen Markt für Bitcoin-ETPs lanciert, der zu diesem Zeitpunkt bereits weitgehend etabliert war und einige Konkurrenzprodukte verwalten inzwischen mehr als eine Milliarde Euro. Trotzdem ist das verwaltete Vermögen (AUM) des Bitwise Core Bitcoin ETP kontinuierlich gewachsen und liegt aktuell bei 200 Millionen Euro. Bemerkenswert daran ist vor allem, dass dieses Wachstum auch 2025 und im ersten Halbjahr 2026 nicht abriss, obwohl in diesem Zeitraum der Bitcoin-Kurs insgesamt deutlich nachgab.

Was es bedeutet, den Bitcoin-Kurs nachzubilden

Wer in dieses ETP investiert, setzt wirtschaftlich auf die Kursentwicklung von Bitcoin, ohne die Kryptowährung selbst verwahren zu müssen. Statt ein eigenes Krypto-Wallet einzurichten, private Schlüssel zu verwalten und ein Konto bei einer Kryptobörse zu eröffnen, kauft und verwahrt man Bitcoin-Exposure einfach über das gewohnte Wertpapierdepot, genau wie bei einer Aktie oder einem ETF. Die tatsächliche Verwahrung der Bitcoin übernimmt ein spezialisierter, institutioneller Verwahrer, was das Risiko eines gehackten persönlichen Wallets oder eines insolventen Krypto-Handelsplatzes entfällt. Weil das ETP mit einem Sachleistungsanspruch ausgestattet ist, Anleger also grundsätzlich das Recht auf Lieferung der tatsächlichen Bitcoin haben, genießt er in Deutschland derzeit dieselbe steuerliche Behandlung wie ein Direktinvestment und nach einer Haltefrist von mehr als einem Jahr sind Kursgewinne steuerfrei.

Warum der Bitcoin-Kurs zuletzt deutlich zulegte

Nach einem Minus von 18,6 Prozent im Jahr 2025 liegt der ETP-Kurs zum aktuellen Zeitpunkt in etwa auf dem Niveau zum Jahresstart 2026. In den vergangenen drei Monaten legte das ETP-Produkt hierbei wieder um über 35 Prozent zu. Auslöser war vor allem eine überraschende Ankündigung des US-Finanzministeriums Mitte August, seine Rückkäufe langlaufender Staatsanleihen deutlich auszuweiten, was die Renditen am Anleihemarkt dämpfte, den US-Dollar schwächte und Kapital wieder in risikoreichere Anlagen wie Bitcoin lenkte. Verstärkt wurde die Bewegung durch institutionelle Zuflüsse von über 3 Milliarden US-Dollar in US-amerikanische Bitcoin-ETFs allein im August, was den stärksten Monatszufluss des laufenden Jahres bedeutete. Ob sich die Erholung fortsetzt, dürfte maßgeblich von der Zinsentscheidung der US-Notenbank im September sowie vom weiteren Verlauf der ETP-Zuflüsse abhängen.

Rendite und Risiko im Kontext

Auf Sicht von einem Jahr, dem längsten verfügbaren Betrachtungszeitraum, lag die Volatilität bei 40,7 Prozent pro Jahr, deutlich höher also als bei den meisten Aktien-ETFs. Der maximale Kursrückgang in diesem Zeitraum betrug etwa 50 Prozent, was zugleich der größte Rückgang seit Auflage des noch jungen ETP war. Anleger sollten sich dementsprechend bewusst machen, dass ein Verlust von über der Hälfte des eingesetzten Kapitals bereits real eingetreten ist. Gleichzeitig zeigt die jüngste Erholung, wie schnell sich das Bild bei Bitcoin auch wieder drehen kann.

Risikohinweis

Kryptowerte und darauf bezogene ETPs weisen eine hohe Schwankungsbreite auf. Wie der Kursverlauf der vergangenen zwölf Monate zeigt, sind Kursrückgänge von über 50 Prozent möglich, und Anleger können das eingesetzte Kapital teilweise oder vollständig verlieren. Weitere Informationen zu den Produkteigenschaften und Risiken enthalten der Basisprospekt, die maßgeblichen Endgültigen Bedingungen und das Basisinformationsblatt (KID).

Werbung. Kapitalrisiko. Der Wert des ETP kann erheblich fallen, und Anleger können ihr eingesetztes Kapital ganz oder teilweise verlieren. Das ETP vermittelt Anlegern kein unmittelbares Eigentum an Bitcoin. Die frühere Wertentwicklung ist kein verlässlicher Indikator für künftige Ergebnisse.

Der Basisprospekt, die maßgeblichen Endgültigen Bedingungen und das Basisinformationsblatt (KID) sind unter bitwiseinvestments.eu/de/resources verfügbar. Potenzielle Anleger sollten den Basisprospekt und die maßgeblichen Endgültigen Bedingungen lesen, bevor sie eine Anlageentscheidung treffen, um die potenziellen Risiken und Chancen der Anlageentscheidung vollständig zu verstehen.

About Bitwise

Bitwise is one of the world’s leading crypto specialist asset managers. Thousands of financial advisors, family offices, and institutional investors across the globe have partnered with us to understand and access the opportunities in crypto. Since 2017, Bitwise has established a track record of excellence managing a broad suite of delta-one, index and active solutions across ETPs, ETFs, separately managed accounts, private funds, and hedge fund strategies, spanning both the U.S. and Europe.

Contact

General Inquiries europe@bitwiseinvestments.com
Institutional investors clients@bitwiseinvestments.com

Related articles you may like

Welcome to Bitwise

Select your location

Welcome to Bitwise

Confirm your location to help us deliver the site experience most relevant to you

Welcome to Bitwise

Confirm your location to help us deliver the site experience most relevant to you

Welcome to Bitwise

Confirm your location to help us deliver the site experience most relevant to you

  • English
  • Deutsch
  • Italiano
  • Français
  • Svenska
Country
  • English
  • Deutsch
  • Italiano
  • Français
  • Svenska
Country
Important Notice:
The distribution of the information and material on this website may be restricted by law in certain countries. None of the information is directed at, or is intended for distribution to, or use by, any person or entity in any jurisdiction (by virtue of nationality, place of residence, domicile or registered office) where publication, distribution or use of such information would be contrary to local law or regulation.
Important Notice:
You are about to access the Bitwise Asset Management website. Based on your location, clicking 'Proceed to US website' below will redirect you to the US-specific website.
Important Information – Please Read Before Proceeding

This website is operated by Bitwise Europe GmbH (“Bitwise”, “we”, “us”). The information on this website is intended for UK retail clients and other visitors in the United Kingdom. If you are not in the UK, local laws and rules may differ and the materials here may not be appropriate for you.

All content is provided for general information only. It does not constitute investment advice, tax or legal advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any investment and must not be relied upon to make an investment decision. You should consider whether an investment is suitable for your circumstances and, where appropriate, seek independent professional advice.

Cryptoassets and crypto-linked products are high-risk. The FCA categorises retail crypto promotions as Restricted Mass Market Investments (RMMI). As such, additional prominence, risk-warning and risk-summary requirements apply to retail communications. You could lose all the money you invest.

Investments in cryptoassets or many crypto-linked products are generally not covered by the UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) or the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). You should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong.

Access to certain pages, features, or transactions may be subject to client categorisation and appropriateness assessments required by FCA rules. We may ask you to complete checks or declarations before you can proceed.

Where this website contains a retail financial promotion for crypto or other RMMIs, you will see the FCA-prescribed risk warning and a link (“Take 2 mins to learn more”) to the FCA risk summary presented in a pop-up or dedicated page. For convenience, you can access that summary here at any time.

Where performance is shown, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Any projections, targets, or forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and may not be realised. Fees and expenses reduce returns.

Returns may be reduced by fees, charges, spreads, and taxes. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may change. Seek professional advice if unsure.

Where a prospectus (including any base or supplemental prospectus) or KID/PRIIPs KIID or equivalent is provided, it is regulatory disclosure, not marketing. Those documents are generally outside the UK financial-promotion restriction.

In line with FCA rules for high-risk investments, we do not offer incentives to invest (e.g., refer-a-friend bonuses, monetary/non-monetary perks) in relation to retail crypto promotions.

External links are provided for convenience only. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party websites or their content. We take reasonable care to ensure accuracy but do not guarantee completeness, timeliness, or availability of the website or its contents; information may change without notice.

Our products or services may not be available in all jurisdictions or to all investors. Access may be restricted by law. You are responsible for understanding and complying with applicable laws and regulations.

For queries or complaints, contact: clients@bitwiseinvestments.com | Additional contact and legal information is available in our Terms of Website Use and Privacy Notice.

Copyright & trademarks © 2025 Bitwise. All rights reserved. Product names, logos and brands are property of their respective owners

Avis Important

Les produits d’investissement domiciliés en Europe et présentés sur ce site sont des Exchange Traded Commodities (« ETC »), instruments financiers considérés comme des titres de créances complexes par l'Autorité des Marchés Financiers, présentant des risques difficilement compréhensibles par le grand public. À ce titre, leur distribution en France répond à des règles spécifiques. Il relève de la responsabilité des intermédiaires et investisseurs professionnels souhaitant offrir des ETCs à leurs clients de s'assurer que leur distribution auxdits clients est réalisée dans le respect de la réglementation française.

Important Information

The information provided in this advertising material is for informative purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or solicitation to conclude a transaction.

This website and all documentation and other information provided on or via it (all together this “website”) is issued by Bitwise Europe GmbH (“BEU” or the “Issuer”). This website is provided for illustrative, educational and information purposes only and may be subject to change.

Where this website constitutes an advertisement within the meaning of Article 22 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129, as amended (the “Prospectus Regulation”) or Regulation 3 of the Public Offers and Admissions to Trading Regulations 2024, and the relevant offer or admission to trading is subject to an obligation to draw up a prospectus, the applicable prospectus has been or will be published and is or will be available in the Resources section of the Bitwise Europe website at bitwiseinvestments.eu/resources/.

Bitwise Europe GmbH, Thurn- und Taxis-Platz 6, 60313 Frankfurt am Main, Germany, registered with the commercial register of the local court of Frankfurt am Main under HRB 116604, is the issuer of Exchange Traded Products (“ETPs”) described in this website under an applicable base prospectus approved by BaFin, or, where applicable, another competent authority, as supplemented from time to time, and the applicable final terms. Final terms are published and filed with the relevant competent authority in accordance with applicable law and are not subject to approval. The relevant product documentation identifies the competent authority that approved the applicable prospectus.

Approval of a prospectus means that the competent authority has scrutinised it against the applicable standards of completeness, comprehensibility and consistency, and it does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of the Issuer or the ETPs. If you are considering investing in products issued by BEU you should check with your broker or bank that such products are available in your jurisdiction and suitable for your investment profile. A decision to invest any amount in an ETP offered by BEU should take into consideration your specific circumstances after seeking independent investment, tax and legal advice.

You should read the relevant base prospectus, any supplements and the applicable final terms before investing and, in particular, the section entitled “Risk Factors” for further details of the risks associated with an investment. Where required, you should also read the key information document under Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014 (PRIIPs), the product summary under the Consumer Composite Investments (Designated Activities) Regulations 2024 or the equivalent product disclosure applicable in your jurisdiction. The prospectuses, supplements, final terms, key information documents and other regulatory documents relevant to BEU’s ETPs are available electronically and free of charge in the “Resources” section of the Bitwise Europe website at bitwiseinvestments.eu/resources/.

Access to those documents is not conditional on completion of a registration process, on any country or investor-type selection, on acceptance of the Terms of Website Use or of any disclaimer limiting legal liability, or on payment of a fee, in accordance with Article 21(4) of the Prospectus Regulation or the FCA Handbook, Prospectus Rules. Warnings specifying the jurisdictions in which an offer or an admission to trading is being made may be displayed in connection with certain content and are not disclaimers limiting legal liability.

Any country or investor-type selection used on this website determines which marketing content may be displayed. It does not itself constitute a formal regulatory client classification, an assessment of appropriateness or suitability, confirmation of legal eligibility to invest, or investment advice.

If You Are in the UK, US, or Canada

Information contained in this website does not constitute, and under no circumstances is to be construed as, an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities, or any other step in furtherance of a public offering, in the United States or Canada, or any state, province or territory thereof, where neither the Issuer nor its products are authorised or registered for distribution or sale and where no prospectus of the Issuer has been filed with any securities regulator. Neither this website nor information in it should be taken, transmitted or distributed (directly or indirectly) into the United States.

In the UK, this website is provided for information purposes only, and is in any event provided in accordance with the exemption to the requirement, set out under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, that communications relating to invitations or inducements to engage in investment activity be approved by a person authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority. As such, this website is directed only at persons who fall within a relevant exemption to the restriction on financial promotions as set out in the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005, such as: investment professionals (Article 19); high net worth individuals (being individuals who have an annual income of at least £100,000 and / or net assets of at least £250,000) (Article 48); high net worth companies, unincorporated associations etc. (Article 49); sophisticated investors (being individuals with a current appropriate certificate stating that they are sufficiently knowledgeable to understand the risks associated with this investment) (Article 50); self-certified sophisticated investors (being individuals who have: worked in the past two years in a professional capacity in the private equity sector or in the provision of finance for small and medium enterprises; been a director of a company turning over at least £1 million annually in the last two years; made two or more investments in an unlisted company in the last two years; or been a member of a network or syndicate of business angels for more than six months) (Article 50A); and associations of high net worth or sophisticated investors (Article 51).

Persons who do not fall within a relevant exemption should not access, or otherwise rely or act on this website, rather they should instead proceed to the Private Investor version of the website. By accessing this website, you confirm that you fall within a relevant exemption.  Neither the Issuer nor its products are authorised or regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority, and the content of this promotion has not been approved by an authorised person within the meaning of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. Reliance on this promotion for the purpose of engaging in any investment activity may expose an individual to a significant risk of losing all of the property or other assets invested. For further information or any other enquiry regarding the matters to which this website relates, you may contact us at eu-legal@bitwiseinvestments.com.

Publications & Social Media Disclosure

Social media communications, including posts on LinkedIn and X, (all together “Social Media”) may constitute advertisements, financial promotions, investment recommendations within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 or other regulated communications depending on their content and the jurisdiction in which they are communicated. Unless expressly stated otherwise, they are not intended to constitute investment advice or a personal recommendation.

BEU makes all reasonable efforts to ensure that the information contained in documents and on Social Media is accurate and reliable; however, errors may occur. To the extent permitted by applicable law, documents and materials available on Social Media are provided without any express or implied warranties as to accuracy, validity, timeliness or completeness. Nothing in this paragraph excludes or limits any statutory or regulatory responsibility or liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited, including obligations applicable to advertisements or financial promotions and liability relating to a prospectus or other regulatory disclosure.

Unless expressly endorsed or adopted by Bitwise Europe, comments expressed by members of the online community represent those persons’ own views and are not endorsed by Bitwise Europe.

Risks of ETPs & Cryptocurrencies

An investment in an ETP backed by one or more cryptocurrencies, such as those issued by BEU, is dependent on the performance of the underlying cryptocurrency, less costs, but it is not expected to match the performance of the underlying asset precisely. Investing in ETPs also involves numerous risks including general market risks relating to underlying, adverse price movements, currency, liquidity, operational, legal and regulatory risks and investors should be prepared to lose some or all of the amount invested.

ETPs backed by cryptocurrencies are highly volatile assets and performance is unpredictable. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The market price of ETPs will vary and they do not offer a fixed income. The value of any ETP may be affected by exchange rates and the price movement of its underlying cryptocurrency(ies). This website may contain forward looking statements including statements regarding Bitwise Europe’s belief or current expectations with regards to the performance of certain asset classes. Forward looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and there can be no assurance that such statements will be accurate and actual results could differ materially from those indicated. You must not place reliance on forward-looking statements or any other similar information contained in this website.

Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and are known for their extreme and rapid fluctuations in prices. While there may be potential for significant gains, you are at risk of losing part or all of your entire capital invested. The price of cryptocurrencies can fluctuate widely and, for example, may be impacted by global and regional political, economic or financial events, regulatory events or statements by regulators, investment trading, hedging or other activities by a wide range of market participants, forks in underlying protocols, disruptions to the infrastructure or means by which crypto assets are produced, distributed, stored and traded. Characteristics of cryptocurrencies and divergence of applicable regulatory standards create the potential for market abuse. The price of cryptocurrencies may also change due to shifting investor confidence in future outlook of the asset class.

For a detailed overview of risks associated with cryptocurrencies and specifically associated with BEU’s products, please refer to the prospectus and final terms, which are available in the “Resources” section of the Bitwise Europe website at bitwiseinvestments.eu/resources/. You should only invest if you are capable of understanding and evaluating the risks involved. If you are in doubt as to whether an investment is appropriate for you, you should consult an authorised person who specialises in advising on investments including crypto-backed ETPs.

Avis Important

Les produits présentés sur ce site internet ne sont ni destinés à être distribués, ni accessibles aux investisseurs non-professionnels résidant en France. Toute information figurant sur ce site est fournie à titre informatif uniquement. Pour toute information complémentaire, veuillez contacter votre conseiller financier ou votre intermédiaire habituel.