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What are Crypto Asset ETFs?
Cryptocurrency ETFs, or Crypto Asset ETFs, can be a convenient way to invest in Cryptocurrency through your regular brokerage account, without the hassle of direct crypto asset ownership or storage. Like traditional ETFs, they're traded on stock exchanges, tracking the prices of cryptocurrencies, either individually or in a group.
Types of Crypto Asset ETFs
1. Crypto Spot ETFs – Gaining direct exposure
These ETFs track the price of a specific cryptocurrency through holding the actual coin – they can be ideal for investors who are looking for an easy way to invest in crypto assets, without the complexities of owning and storing the currency.
2. Crypto Futures ETFs – Seeing into the future
Futures ETFs do not directly hold cryptocurrency within its fund – cryptocurrency prices are tracked through futures contracts, based on the speculation on the future price of the currency.
Advantages of Crypto Asset ETFs
| Direct Purchase of Cryptocurrencies | Crypto Asset ETFs |
| Accounts may face security risks such as private key theft or loss, exchange hacking, etc. | Participating through traditional securities exchanges provides stronger compliance and security guarantees |
| Management requires certain technical knowledge, which may be difficult for investors unfamiliar with operations | Trading is simple and can be easily conducted like buying and selling stocks, with lower costs |
Safe, efficient, and convenient trading platform
uSMART offers a total of 38 Crypto Asset ETFs in the US and Hong Kong markets (including spot ETFs and futures ETFs).
It supports 11 types of smart order types for automatic monitoring and smart ordering.
With powerful data and advanced charts, real-time quotes are refreshed every 0.001 seconds.
| Market | Stock code | Name | Nature |
| HK | 3066 | CSOP Bitcoin Futures | VA future-based ETF |
| HK | 3068 | CSOP Ether Futures | VA future-based ETF |
| HK | 3135 | Samsung Bitcoin Futures | VA future-based ETF |
| HK | 188/563 | BOSERA HASHKEY BITCOIN ETF | VA Spot ETF |
| HK | 1003/3003 | BOSERA HASHKEY ETHER ETF | VA Spot ETF |
| HK | 3042/83042/9042 | ChinaAMC Bitcoin ETF | VA Spot ETF |
| HK | 3046/83046/9046 | ChinaAMC Ether ETF | VA Spot ETF |
| HK | 3179/9179 | Harvest Ether Spot ETF | VA Spot ETF |
| HK | 3439/9439 | Harvest Bitcoin Spot ETF | VA Spot ETF |
| US | AETH | Bitwise Ethereum Strategy ETF | VA future-based ETF |
| US | MAXI | Simplify Bitcoin Strategy PLUS Income ETF | VA derivative complex ETF |
| US | ARKA | ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Futures Strategy ETF | VA future-based ETF |
| US | ARKB | Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF | VA Spot ETF |
| US | ARKC | ARK 21Shares Active On-Chain Bitcoin Strategy ETF | VA future-based ETF |
| US | ARKZ | ARK 21Shares Active Ethereum Futures Strategy ETF | VA future-based ETF |
| US | ARKY | ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF | VA future-based ETF |
| US | BETE | ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Equal Weight Strategy ETF | VA future-based ETF |
| US | BETH | ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight Strategy ETF | VA future-based ETF |
| US | BITB | Bitwise Bitcoin ETF | VA Spot ETF |
| US | BITC | Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | VA future-based ETF |
| US | BITO | ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF | VA future-based ETF |
| US | BITX | 2x Bitcoin Strategy ETF | VA L&I ETF |
| US | BITS | Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF | VA derivative complex ETF |
| US | BRRR | Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund | VA Spot ETF |
| US | BTCO | Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF | VA Spot ETF |
| US | BTCW | WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund | VA Spot ETF |
| US | BTF | Valkyrie Bitcoin and Ether Strategy ETF | VA future-based ETF |
| US | BTOP | Bitwise Bitcoin and Ether Equal Weight Strategy ETF | VA future-based ETF |
| US | DEFI | Hashdex Bitcoin ETF | VA future-based ETF |
| US | EETH | ProShares Ether Strategy ETF | VA future-based ETF |
| US | EFUT | VanEck Ethereum Strategy ETF | VA future-based ETF |
| US | EZBC | Franklin Templeton Digital Holdings Trust | VA Spot ETF |
| US | FBTC | Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund | VA Spot ETF |
| US | GBTC | Grayscale Bitcoin Trust | VA Spot ETF |
| US | HODL | VanEck Bitcoin Trust | VA Spot ETF |
| US | YBTC | Roundhill Bitcoin Covered Call Strategy ETF | VA derivative complex ETF |
| US | SETH | ProShares Short Ether Strategy ETF | VA L&I ETF |
| US | IBIT | iShares Bitcoin Trust | VA Spot ETF |
FAQs
1. How to trade Crypto Asset ETFs on uSMART?
Just like other traditional ETFs, Crypto Asset ETFs can be directly bought and sold in your uSMART securities account. If you don't have an account yet, global customers can apply for an account online, and you can start trading on the same day. There are multiple ways to fund your account.
2. What are other benefits of Crypto Asset ETFs?
(a) Crypto Asset ETFs may offer lower risk than holding crypto directly, which means as there is no need for wallet storage, you do not need to worry about losing your private key to access your wallet and thus, your crypto asset holdings.
(b) Diversification - exposure to a variety of cryptocurrencies, with the potential to reduce the risk associated with investing in individual digital currencies.
(c) Consolidate your investments in one place when you hold Crypto Asset ETFs.
3. What are the risks of owning Crypto Asset ETFs?
With any investment there are risks, and crypto assets are no different. It can pose risks if a significant amount of your portfolio is invested in futures markets, or even if your ETF indirectly invests in crypto assets held by an investment firm. It’s important to thoroughly research all your potential investments while considering your personal risk profile along the way.
Risks can include:
(a) Administration fees associated with ETFs.
(b) Potential for lack of transparency or inaccurate reflection of actual crypto asset prices.
(c) No actual ownership of crypto assets.