The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC) faces a major disadvantage due to its high 1.5% expense ratio compared to competitors charging only 0.15–0.25%. This structural cost drag leads to long-term underperformance against both spot Bitcoin and lower-cost ETFs like IBIT and FBTC. While existing holders remain due to tax and institutional reasons, these are temporary frictions rather than fundamental benefits. New investors looking for Bitcoin exposure in traditional markets are advised to avoid GBTC and choose more affordable, liquid alternatives instead.
Following the SEC's January 2024 approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) and Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) have emerged as the top contenders. Both ETFs hold actual Bitcoin and charge a 0.25% fee, but differ in cust...
On June 12, 2026, US Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded their highest single-day net cash inflow of $85.85 million, equivalent to about 1,350 BTC. This surge ended the longest outflow streak of 2026, with major ETFs like BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust see...
Bitcoin has dropped below $62,000, marking a bear market phase. Some investors protect their Bitcoin exposure by holding shares of the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) and using a collar options strategy, which combines buying a protective put and se...
Bitcoin has dropped 29.3% year-to-date, trading around $61,798, about 50% below its all-time high from October 2025. Despite this volatility, investors can use new tools like cash-secured puts on Bitcoin ETFs, such as the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (I...
In 2026, spot Bitcoin ETFs have struggled as Bitcoin's price fell over 29%, passing losses directly to investors. In contrast, the Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF (BLOK), which invests in blockchain and crypto-related companies rather than ...
