2x Bitcoin Strategy ETF

BITX

Market cap $1.59B

Leveraged ETFs bring even more risk to volatile assets like crypto.

Volatility Shares' 2x Bitcoin Strategy ETF offers leveraged exposure to Bitcoin but has underperformed its 2x target during recent declines. BITX is best suited for experienced traders seeking short-term tactical moves, not for long-term investors, due to high fees and inherent risks. Bitcoin's technical charts suggest a possible short-term relief rally provided BTC reclaims key support levels that are well within reach.

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BITX offers 2x daily bitcoin exposure, appealing to active traders but unsuitable for long-term investors due to compounding risk and value decay. The ETF is highly liquid with strong trading volumes, but its 2.38% expense ratio is significantly higher than peers, impacting overall returns. Leveraged structure and daily resets mean performance can deviate from the 2x target over longer holding periods, especially in volatile or trending bitcoin markets.

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Since Liberation Day, the market has made many moves in both directions. While many investors have focused on hedging volatility, a handful of investors have used this is as opportunity to take advantage of any directional movement — whether up or down — by using leveraged ETFs.