SEC Clears Volatility Shares' 3x Bitcoin Futures ETF, Approves Five More Leveraged Commodity Products
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The SEC's approval of Volatility Shares' 3x Bitcoin futures ETF (and a 3x Ethereum futures ETF plus leveraged commodity funds) expands regulated access to leveraged crypto beta via futures. This can increase short-term trading activity and liquidity in CME-linked BTC/ETH futures while reinforcing the maturation of crypto ETP infrastructure. However, daily reset and compounding effects heighten path-dependency and volatility sensitivity for holders.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved Cboe BZX Exchange rule changes allowing Volatility Shares LLC to list a 3x Bitcoin futures ETF along with five additional leveraged commodity products, according to Odaily Planet Daily.
The lineup also includes a 3x Ethereum ETF and leveraged exposure tied to gold, silver, crude oil, and natural gas.
Volatility Shares' Bitcoin strategy is designed to deliver three times the daily performance of its futures benchmark before fees: a 1% move in the benchmark targets a 3% move in the ETF in the same direction. The funds will gain exposure through futures contracts rather than holding Bitcoin directly. The disclosure notes that daily compounding can cause returns over longer periods to diverge from the benchmark's cumulative price change.
Trading can begin once each product's registration statement becomes effective. At launch, at least 100,000 shares must be issued for each product, and net asset value per share will be calculated daily. (Bitcoin.com News)
