First Trust launches Bitcoin strategy ETFs

First Trust Advisors has launched two Bitcoin (BTC) strategy exchange-traded funds (ETFs) designed to provide investors with Bitcoin exposure while capping losses and earning yield, the asset manager said.  The move comes amid an outpouring of funds seeking to enhance Bitcoin’s appeal to traditional investors by offering tailored exposure to the cryptocurrency’s performance. The FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy Floor15 ETF (BFAP) is designed to track Bitcoin’s performance up to a capped upside while limiting drawdown risk to approximately 15%, First Trust said in an announcement. “Over the past few years,…

First Trust launches first Bitcoin Strategy ETFs

First Trust Advisors has unveiled two new Bitcoin strategy exchange-traded funds, adding to a suite of products that currently hold more than $28 billion in net assets. In an announcement on April 4, First Trust said it launched the two Bitcoin (BTC) strategy ETFs this week.  Specifically, the bitcoin exchange-traded funds are part of the the Floor15 ETF Series of Target Outcome ETFs, with both the FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy Floor15 ETF – April and the FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy & Target Income ETF listed on the NYSE Arca under…

Bitcoin ETFs Saw $220M in Inflows Despite BlackRock’s Selloff

Key Notes Spot BTC ETFs saw $220 million in net inflows on April 2. US President Donald Trump announced a 10% baseline tariff. Spot ETF ETFs witnessed a strong selloff again. Spot Bitcoin BTC $83 292 24h volatility: 1.1% Market cap: $1.65 T Vol. 24h: $56.67 B exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US recorded a net inflow of $220.7 million on April 2, while the broader market showed bearish sentiment toward US President Donald Trump’s new set of trade tariffs. On Wednesday, April 2, Trump announced a 10% baseline tariff…

Bitcoin ETFs flip to inflows ahead of Trump’s Liberation Day

Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. went back in the green, seeing fresh inflows just ahead of Trump’s new “Liberation Day” tariffs. According to SoSoValue data, on April 2, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $220.76 million in net inflows while snapping a 3-day losing streak where over $320 million had flowed out. Most of the inflows went into ARK 21Shares’ ARKB and Fidelity’s FBTC, which brought in $130.15 million and $118.79 million, respectively, both of which had seen outflows the previous day. Grayscale’s mini Bitcoin Trust and Bitwise’s…

Bitcoin ETFs Face Heavy Sell-Off With $158 Million Exit

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their outflow streak with a $158 million exit, marking three straight days of declines, while ether ETFs lost $3.6 million after two brief days of inflows. Bitcoin ETFs Extend Losing Streak With $158M Outflow As Ether ETFs Also Retreat The bleeding continued for bitcoin ETFs on the first day of […] Original

Grayscale unveils two new Bitcoin covered call ETFs

Grayscale is expanding its exchange-traded funds offering with two new products targeted at investors seeking exposure via covered call writing strategies. Grayscale, one of the leading crypto asset managers in the ecosystem, announced the launch of the new Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds on April 2, 2025. The Grayscale Bitcoin Covered Call ETF and Grayscale Bitcoin Premium Income ETF will trade under the ticker symbols BTCC and BPI, respectively. The new Bitcoin ETF products will offer investors access to options-based income generation via covered call strategies. In this case, Grayscale aims…

Bitcoin ETFs Face $71 Million Exit Amid Tariff Concerns as Ether ETFs Gain $6 Million

Bitcoin ETFs saw a $71 million outflow to start the week, extending Friday’s losses, while ether ETFs added $6.42 million in inflows. Investors may be reacting to economic concerns, including upcoming tariffs from President Trump. Bitcoin ETF Outflows Continue as Investors React to Market Uncertainty Bitcoin ETFs stumbled into the new week, shedding $71.07 million […] Original