Bitwise Core Bitcoin ETP
BTC1
Ticker
ISIN

High Efficiency. Low Cost.

  • NAV daily change
    0.19 %
  • NAV YTD change
    -2.50 %
  • NAV since inception
    47.84 %

Investment Objective

The Bitwise Core Bitcoin ETP (primary ticker: BTC1) is a physically backed exchange-traded product designed to provide investors with a secure and cost-effective instrument to gain exposure to Bitcoin. BTC1 is issued in Germany and tracks the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate benchmark. The ETP offers easy access, high tradability, transparency, and institutional-grade custody within a robust, fully backed ETP structure.

Institutional Focus

BTC1 is a first-of-its-kind Bitcoin ETP specifically designed for benchmark-conscious, long-term buy-and-hold investors and global institutional investors with extended liquidity and risk management needs. Thanks to its unique Tri-NAV valuation method, BTC1 unites CF Benchmark primary market liquidity from the US, Europe, and Asia, offering institutional investors significantly extended primary market trading windows.

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Ticker
ISIN
BTC1 Product Specifications

Why BTC1?

Competitive Cost

Cost-efficient total expense ratio (TER) of 0.20% p.a.

Institutional Benchmark

Tracks the institutional-grade Bitcoin price benchmark by CF Benchmarks, ensuring accuracy and reliability in tracking Bitcoin's price movements.

Tier 1 Regulatory Framework

Issued and domiciled in Germany, tradable on XETRA and many additional plattforms, and with German financial authority approved base prospectus.

Extended Primary Market Liquidity

First of its kind Tri-NAV valuation method, giving institutional investors a longer and deeper primary market liquidity window.

Advanced ETP Structure

100% fully backed, physical redemption, independent administrator, and full transparency through real-time proof of holdings feature.

Institutional-Grade Custody

Assets backing the ETP are kept in cold-storage custody and are secured by an independent trustee, thus mitigating issuer default risk.

Specifications

Key Information

Primary Ticker BTC1
ISIN DE000A4AER62
WKN A4AER6
TER 0.20% p.a.
Asset Class Digital Assets
Underlying Exposure Bitcoin (BTC)
Strategy Core, Delta-One
Replication Method Physically allocated (100% fully backed)

Composition

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NAV

NAV (USD)
$ 9.39
NAV to previous day
0.19%  /  $ 0.02

Performance

Year NAV
YTD -2.50%
2024 49.81%

Assets under Management

Asset Name Bitcoin
Asset Symbol BTC
Shares outstanding 3,517,979
AUM in Cold-Storage BTC 350.80
AUM market value (USD) $ 33,050,431.92
Cryptocurrency Entitlement (per unit) BTC 0.00009972

BTC1 Trading Information

Currency
Exchange
ISIN
WKN
Valoren
Ticker BBG
SEDOL
RIC
Ticker
Listing date:
ISIN -
WKN A4AER6
Valoren -
BTC1 GR
SEDOL BP9S3Y4
RIC BTC1.DE
Ticker
Listing date:
ISIN -
WKN A4AER6
Valoren -
BTC2 GR
SEDOL BP9S3X3
RIC BTC2.DE
Ticker
Listing date:
ISIN -
WKN A4AER6
Valoren -
BTC1 FP
SEDOL BTXW8D4
RIC BTC1.PA
Ticker
Listing date:
ISIN -
WKN A4AER6
Valoren -
BTC2 NA
SEDOL BTXW8C3
RIC BTC2.AS
Ticker
Listing date:
ISIN -
WKN -
Valoren -
BTC3
SEDOL BS6ZTW9
RIC -
Ticker
Listing date:
ISIN -
WKN -
Valoren -
BTC1
SEDOL BS6ZTV8
RIC -

Buy and sell just like stocks or ETFs

Use the securities account you already have or select from a wide range of platforms.

  1. Open your online securities account and call up the order mask.
  2. Insert ticker, ISIN, or name of the product and select trading platform (Our products are tradable at least on Xetra or other major primary listing exchanges).
  3. Set amount and review your order to ensure accuracy before confirming the trade.
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Liquidity Ecosystem

Market Makers /
Authorised Participants (APs)
detailed info
Flow Traders B.V.
Susquehanna International Securities Limited
Goldenberg Hehmeyer LLP
DRW Europe B.V.
Jane Street Financial Limited
XTX Markets SAS
Makor Securities London Ltd (Enigma Securities)
Product Details

Structure

Domicile Germany
Issue Date 05.04.2024
Primary Listing Exchange Deutsche Börse XETRA
Primary Listing Date 25.04.2024
Legal Form Debt Security, fully asset-backed
Product Structure ETP (Exchange Traded Product)
Redemption by Investors* Yes
Creation & Redemption (APs) ** Cash and in-kind
Leverage 1:1 (No leverage)
Minimum Investment 1 unit
Expiry Date Open ended
Replication Method Physically allocated (100% fully backed)
Lending No
* Possible against the undelrying cryptocurrency or in cash in cases where redemption in cryptocurrency is not possible for regulatory reasons.
** Cash Creation/Redemption with the issuer planned availability from Q3 2024

Key Service Providers

Issuer Bitwise Europe GmbH
Prospectus Competent Authority BaFin (Germany)
Custodian Zodia Custody (Ireland) Limited
Security Trustee The Law Debenture Trust Corporation p.l.c.
Administrator Apex Corporate & Advisory Services Ltd
Registrar Clearstream Banking AG
Paying Agent & Fiscal Agent Quirin Privatbank AG

Underlying Price Reference

Bloomberg Ticker BRR Index
Benchmark Provider CF Benchmarks
Price Reference Currency USD
NAV Valuation Method Triple Daily NAV
* CF Benchmark BRR (official); CF Benchmark BRRNY and BRRAP (execution)

Fees

Management Fee (TER) 0.20% p.a.
Performance Fee None
Entry/Exit Fees* None
* Your broker may charge commissions to buy and sell the ETP

Legal & Tax

UCITS Compliant No
UCITS Eligible Eligible but not compliant with UCITS*
SFDR Classification Contact us for more information
ISA Eligible Yes
SIPP Eligible Yes
* Currently, there are no definitive regulatory indications to determine the suitability of this ETP for investment in UCITS. Bitwise has conducted an internal analysis, applying the UCITS eligibility framework to ETPs with cryptocurrencies as underlying assets. For further information, please contact us at europe@bitwiseinvestments.com.

Institutional Custody

Custodian logo

Bitwise only partners with leading providers of digital asset custody. Zodia Custody (Ireland) Limited is a European digital assets custodian registered in the UK, Ireland and Luxembourg, underpinned by 160 years of institutional custody expertise thanks to the institutions backing the firm.

European & Custodian

Zodia is based in London and registered in the UK with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), in Ireland with Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) and in Luxembourg with the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF).

Cold Storage img Custody

Zodia's cold storage custody wallets are fully segregated wallets in line with CASS principles.

Institutional-Grade img Security

The wallets have an involvency remote trust structure. Each wallet is cryptographically guaranteed for Proof-of-Ownership and Proof-of-Management, ensuring the highest level of security.

Secure img & Certified

Zodia custody features a bank-grade compliance & governance framework and is SOC 1 and ISO 27001 certified.

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Buy this ETP using your existing brokerage account, or choose from a variety of platforms:

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How to order the ETP in stock market trading:
  • Open your online securities account
  • Call up the order mask
  • Set amount
  • Enter order details using the ISIN or WKN
    of the desired product
  • Select trading platform (our ETPs are all tradable on at least Xetra)
  • Place the order
What to do if the ETP is not available to you?

Contact your online trading platform or your bank's customer service to request trading access to our products. Always include ISIN and ticker in your request. If you face any difficulties, send us an email with further information to europe@bitwiseinvestments.com. We are here to help and may contact your online trading platform or bank to help resolve the issue.

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