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 Bitcoin itself, gained over 11% year-to-date. BLOK benefits from revenue streams and business pivots like miners shifting to AI data-center hosting, providing resilience despite Bitcoin's downturn. While BLOK has higher fees and some risks, it offers a diversified way to gain from the crypto ecosystem beyond just Bitcoin's price movements. Investors may consider using both spot Bitcoin ETFs for direct price exposure and BLOK for broader crypto economy exposure depending on their investment goals.
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...
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...
Bitcoin climbed back above $60,000 after dipping below that level for the first time since October 2024, despite losing about 27% of its value in 2026 and being 50% off its all-time high. Traders remain active in crypto markets, with significant opti...
