Bitwise Physical Bitcoin ETP
BTCE
Ticker
ISIN

Buy Bitcoin

just like an ETF
  • NAV daily change -4.20%
  • NAV YTD change +102.11%
  • NAV since inception +775.78%

Investment Objective

The Bitwise Physical Bitcoin ETP (primary ticker: BTCE) is a physically backed exchange-traded product issued in Germany, designed to provide investors a secure and efficient way to gain exposure to Bitcoin.

Institutional Quality

With primary listing on Xetra since June 2020, BTCE has a proven track record of over 4 years and combines easy access, exceptional tradability, transparency, and institutional-grade custody within a robust, fully backed ETP structure. BTCE's innovative design minimizes issuer-default risk, with an independent trustee safeguarding all investor assets for their exclusive benefit. BTCE was the first European Bitcoin ETP to offset its carbon emissions, making it a sustainable option for investors.

Factsheet
Ticker
ISIN
BTCE Product Specifications

Advantages of BTCE

Trades like an ETF

Buy and sell like any stock or ETF through your regular broker or bank. No new account needed, just enter the ticker or ISIN on your trading platform.

Advanced ETP Structure

100% fully backed, physical redemption, independent administrator, and full transparency through real-time proof of holdings feature.

Institutional-Grade Custody

Assets backing the ETP are kept in cold-storage custody and are secured by an independent trustee, thus mitigating issuer default risk.

Tier 1 Regulatory Framework

Issued and domiciled in Germany, tradable on XETRA and many additional plattforms, and with German financial authority approved base prospectus.

Sustainable Bitcoin investing

Bitwise has been collaborating with a number of expert partners to calculate and offset the carbon emissions related to holdings of Bitcoin in custody. Since the start of our initiative in 2021, we have invested in a variety of projects around nature-revitalisation, green energy and social impact.

Sustainable Bitcoin investing Mark

Specifications

Key Information

Primary Ticker BTCE
ISIN DE000A27Z304
WKN A27Z30
TER 2.00% p.a.
Asset Class Digital Assets
Underlying Exposure Bitcoin (BTC)
Strategy Delta-One
Replication Method Physically allocated (100% fully backed)

Composition

0 logo Bitcoin (BTC) 100 %

NAV

NAV (USD)
$ 84.96
NAV to previous day
-4.20%  /  $ -3.73

Performance

Period NAV
Year 2020 194.84%
Year 2021 55.46%
Year 2022 -64.68%
Year 2023 147.84%

Assets under Management

Asset name Bitcoin
Asset symbol BTC
Shares outstanding 14,919,672
AUM in cold storage BTC 13,608.43
AUM market value (USD) $ 1,267,602,022.93
Cryptocurrency Entitlement (per unit) BTC 0.00091211

BTCE Trading Information

Trading Currency
Exchange
ISIN
WKN
Valoren
Ticker BBG
SEDOL
RIC
Ticker
Listing date:
ISIN DE000A27Z304
WKN A27Z30
Valoren -
BTCE GR
SEDOL BMWSLR9
RIC BTCE.DE
Ticker
Listing date:
ISIN DE000A27Z304
WKN A27Z30
Valoren -
BTCF GR
SEDOL BMFCDV6
RIC BTCF.DE
Ticker
Listing date:
ISIN DE000A27Z304
WKN -
Valoren 55503260
BTCEUSD SW
SEDOL BLB3S55
RIC BTCEUSD.S
Ticker
Listing date:
ISIN DE000A27Z304
WKN -
Valoren 55503260
BTCECHF SW
SEDOL BLB3S77
RIC BTCECHF.S
Ticker
Listing date:
ISIN DE000A27Z304
WKN -
Valoren 55503260
BTCEGBP SW
SEDOL BLB3S66
RIC BTCEGBP.S
Ticker
Listing date:
ISIN DE000A27Z304
WKN A27Z30
Valoren -
BTCE AV
SEDOL BN4RH62 AT
RIC DE000A27Z304=VI
Ticker
Listing date:
ISIN DE000A27Z304
WKN -
Valoren -
BTCE NA
SEDOL BN0ZB13
RIC BTCE.AS
Ticker
Listing date:
ISIN DE000A27Z304
WKN -
Valoren -
BTCED QE
SEDOL BMWSLR9
RIC -
Ticker
Listing date:
ISIN DE000A27Z304
WKN -
Valoren -
BTCED QX
SEDOL BMWSLR9
RIC -
Ticker
Listing date:
ISIN DE000A27Z304
WKN -
Valoren -
BTCEGZ QX
SEDOL BLB3S66
RIC -
Ticker
Listing date:
ISIN DE000A27Z304
WKN -
Valoren -
BTCECZ QX
SEDOL BLB3S77
RIC -
Ticker
Listing date:
ISIN DE000A27Z304
WKN A27Z30
Valoren -
BTCED I2
SEDOL BNM7CN6
RIC BTCEd.DXE
Ticker
Listing date:
ISIN DE000A27Z304
WKN -
Valoren -
BTCE FP
SEDOL BN0ZB02
RIC BTCE.PA

Buy and sell just like stocks or ETFs

Use the securities account you already have or select from a wide range of platforms

  1. Open your online securities account and call up the order mask.
  2. Insert ticker, ISIN, or name of the product and select trading platform (Our products are tradable at least on Xetra).
  3. Set amount and review your order to ensure accuracy before confirming the trade.
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Liquidity Ecosystem

Market Makers /
Authorised Participants (APs)
detailed info
Flow Traders B.V.
Susquehanna International Securities Limited
Goldenberg Hehmeyer LLP
DRW Europe B.V.
Jane Street Financial Limited
XTX Markets SAS
Makor Securities London Ltd (Enigma Securities)
Product Details

Structure

Domicile Germany
Issue Date 05.06.2020
Primary Listing Exchange Deutsche Börse XETRA
Primary Listing Date 18.06.2020
Legal Form Debt Security, fully asset-backed
Product Structure ETP (Exchange Traded Product)
Redemption by Investors* Yes
Creation & Redemption (APs) In-kind
Leverage 1:1 (No leverage)
Minimum Investment 1 unit
Expiry Date Open ended
Replication Method Physically allocated (100% fully backed)
Lending No
* Possible against the undelrying cryptocurrency or in cash in cases where redemption in cryptocurrency is not possible for regulatory reasons.

Key Service Providers

Issuer Bitwise Europe GmbH
Prospectus Competent Authority BaFin (Germany)
Custodian BitGo Trust Company, Zodia Custody (Ireland) Limited
Security Trustee The Law Debenture Trust Corporation p.l.c.
Administrator Apex Corporate & Advisory Services Ltd
Registrar Clearstream Banking AG
Paying Agent & Fiscal Agent Quirin Privatbank AG

Underlying Price Reference

Benchmark Name Bloomberg Cryptocurrency Fixing for Bitcoin
Bloomberg Ticker XBT CFIX Curncy
Benchmark Provider Bloomberg
Price Reference Currency USD
NAV Valuation Method Daily NAV

Fees

Management Fee (TER) 2.00% p.a.
Performance Fee None
Entry/Exit Fees* None
* Your broker may charge commissions to buy and sell the ETP

Legal & Tax

UCITS Compliant No
UCITS Eligible Eligible but not compliant with UCITS*
SFDR Classification Contact us for more information
ISA Eligible Yes
SIPP Eligible Yes
* Currently, there are no definitive regulatory indications to determine the suitability of this ETP for investment in UCITS. Bitwise has conducted an internal analysis, applying the UCITS eligibility framework to ETPs with cryptocurrencies as underlying assets. For further information, please contact us at europe@bitwiseinvestments.com.

Institutional Custody

Custodian logo

Bitwise only partners with leading providers of digital asset custody. BitGo Trust pioneered multi-signature security in 2013 and, since then has become an industry standard in delivering institutional grade security solutions for digital assets.

Regulated & Certified

Being the first qualified custodian purpose-built for holding digital assets, BitGo Trust Company is an independent trust company regulated by the South Dakota Division of Banking, and SOC 2 Type 1 & 2 certified.

Cold img Wallets

All ETC assets are kept in cold wallets. Cold wallets mean that the digital wallets are not connected to the internet. This protects the wallets from hacks, unauthorized access, and other vulnerabilities.

Multi-Signature img Security

Digital asset are stored using a multi-signature technology and can only be accessed when sharded keys held by separate entities are unities. This creates additional layers of security to protect investor funds.

Insured img

BitGo's $250 million custody insurance policy protects against third-party hacks, theft or dishonest acts by BitGo employees or executives as well as the loss of keys.

Bitcoin Insights

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What is Bitcoin?
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Why structure really matters in Crypto ETPs
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Key risks of Crypto ETPs

  1. Investor's capital is at risk and investors may not get back the amount originally invested and should obtain independent advice before making a decision.
  2. Any decision to invest should be based on the information contained in the relevant prospectus.
  3. ETP securities are structured as debt securities, not as equity.
  4. ETPs trade on exchanges like securities. They are bought/sold at market prices which may be different to the net asset value of the ETP.

Buy Bitwise Physical Bitcoin ETP through your regular online broker or bank

Buy this ETP using your existing brokerage account, or choose from a variety of platforms:

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How to order the ETP in stock market trading:
  • Open your online securities account
  • Call up the order mask
  • Set amount
  • Enter order details using the ISIN or WKN
    of the desired product
  • Select trading platform (our ETPs are all tradable on at least Xetra)
  • Place the order
What to do if the ETP is not available to you?

Contact your online trading platform or your bank's customer service to request trading access to our products. Always include ISIN and ticker in your request. If you face any difficulties, send us an email with further information to europe@bitwiseinvestments.com. We are here to help and may contact your online trading platform or bank to help resolve the issue.

Risks Involved in Investing in ETPs

  • Cryptocurrencies and products linked to cryptocurrencies are highly volatile.
  • You can lose some or all of your investment.
  • Risks of investing are numerous and include market, price, currency, liquidity, operational, legal, and regulatory risks.
  • Exchange traded products do not offer a fixed income or match precisely the performance of the underlying cryptocurrency.
  • Investment in cryptocurrencies and products linked to cryptocurrencies are only suitable for experienced investors and you should seek independent advice and check with your broker prior to investing.

All investors should read the relevant base prospectus and final terms contained on this website before investing and, in particular, the section entitled ‘Risk Factors’ for further details of risks associated with an investment.

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