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 custody arrangements—IBIT uses Coinbase Custody while FBTC uses Fidelity Digital Assets. IBIT leads in liquidity and options market depth, benefiting active traders and institutions, whereas FBTC offers integrated custody and brokerage, appealing to long-term investors within Fidelity's ecosystem. Performance between the two has been nearly identical, with minor differences due to fees and cash balances. Investors' choice largely depends on their trading style and platform preference, with potential shifts if either fund changes fees.
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 ...
The launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs such as the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) enables investors to use the wheel strategy to generate income from Bitcoin's price swings. This strategy involves selling cash-secured puts to potentially buy shares at a l...
