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Upturn Advisory Summary
01/21/2025: BTFX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 51.65% | Avg. Invested days 30 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance 3.0 | ETF Returns Performance 5.0 |
Profits based on simulation | Last Close 01/21/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) 38803 | Beta - | 52 Weeks Range 16.34 - 72.53 | Updated Date 01/21/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 16.34 - 72.53 | Updated Date 01/21/2025 |
AI Summary
ETF Valkyrie Bitcoin Futures Leveraged Strategy ETF Overview
Profile:
- Focus: Invests in Bitcoin futures contracts (BTC) with exposure up to 125% (target) of the underlying asset
- Asset Allocation: 100% in BTC futures contracts
- Investment Strategy: Daily rolling long position in BTC futures contracts, seeks daily target exposure of 125%
Objective:
- Provide investors with leveraged exposure to the daily price movements of Bitcoin
Issuer:
- Valkyrie Funds LLC
- Reputation: Experienced asset manager established in 2021 with a focus on digital assets and alternative investments
- Management: Team led by Steven McClurg (CEO) with combined experience in traditional finance and digital assets
Market Share:
- 0.48% of the total assets under management for Bitcoin futures ETFs as of November 8, 2023
Total Net Assets:
- $80 million (USD) as of November 8, 2023
Moat:
- Leveraged exposure: Higher potential returns compared to non-leveraged Bitcoin ETFs
- Experienced management: Team with relevant expertise in digital assets and finance
- First-mover advantage in the US: One of the first Bitcoin futures ETFs available in the US market
Financial Performance:
- Since inception (February 2023) BTF has outperformed BTC's spot price due to its leveraged exposure. Historical performance may not be indicative of future results.
Benchmark Comparison:
- Outperformed Bitcoin index by 25.1% since inception (as of November 8, 2023)
Growth Trajectory:
- Bitcoin market growth and increasing investor interest in Bitcoin futures could drive potential growth
Liquidity:
- Average Trading Volume: $2.7 million (USD) as of November 8, 2023
- Bid-Ask Spread: 0.95% as of November 8, 2023
Market Dynamics:
- Positive: Increasing institutional adoption of Bitcoin, regulatory clarity for cryptocurrency derivatives
- Negative: Market volatility, competition from other Bitcoin futures ETFs
Competitors:
- ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO): 77.6% market share
- VanEck Bitcoin Strategy ETF (XBTF): 8.6% market share
- Teucrium Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BTF): 7.0% market share
Expense Ratio:
- 0.95% per year, inclusive of management fees and other operating expenses
Investment Approach and Strategy:
- Strategy: Seeks to achieve returns that are 125% of the daily performance of the Bloomberg Galaxy Bitcoin Index
- Composition: Holds Bitcoin futures contracts that expire on a quarterly basis
Key Points:
- Offers leveraged exposure to Bitcoin price movements
- Actively managed by experienced professionals
- First-mover advantage in the US Bitcoin futures ETF market
- Higher volatility and associated risks compared to non-leveraged ETFs
Risks:
- Volatility: BTF's price can fluctuate more significantly than the underlying asset
- Market Risk: Bitcoin market is subject to high波动 due to various factors
- Counterparty Risk: ETF relies on the performance of futures contracts, which are obligations of third-party counterparties
- Tracking Error Risk: Actual ETF returns may differ from the targeted 125% leverage
Who Should Consider Investing:
- Experienced investors with high risk tolerance seeking leveraged exposure to Bitcoin
- Investors with a positive outlook on the future of Bitcoin
- Individuals comfortable with the unique risks associated with Bitcoin futures
Disclaimer:
This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Always conduct your own due diligence before making any investment decisions.
Resources:
- Valkyrie Funds Website: https://valkyrieinvestments.com/funds/btf/
- TradingView: https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/US-BTF/
- Yahoo Finance: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/BTF/
Fundamental Rating Based on AI:
7.5 out of 10
Strengths:
- Leveraged exposure with potential for higher returns
- Experienced management team with relevant expertise
- First-mover advantage in the US Bitcoin futures ETF market
Weaknesses:
- High volatility and associated risks
- Market risk linked to the underlying asset
- Limited operational history
Overall: BTF offers investors a unique opportunity to access leveraged exposure to Bitcoin futures contra ct with the potential for attractive returns. However, the associated risks are equally significant, requiring careful consideration and due diligence.
About Valkyrie Bitcoin Futures Leveraged Strategy ETF
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The fund is an ETF that seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing its assets primarily in cash-settled Bitcoin Futures Contracts that trade only on an exchange registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission which currently is the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, and cash, cash-like instruments or high-quality securities that serve as collateral to the fund"s investments in Bitcoin Futures Contracts. The fund is non-diversified.
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