Global X Blockchain ETF

BKCH

Market cap $192M

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The Global X Blockchain ETF (BKCH) offers exposure to blockchain equities, pivoting from crypto proxy to infrastructure and AI-driven growth. BKCH benefits from regulatory clarity via the GENIUS Act and institutional adoption, with top holdings like Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN) and IREN Limited (IREN) driving performance. The fund's high beta (4.42) and concentrated portfolio amplify volatility, but analyst targets suggest a 43% upside amid strong revenue growth expectations.

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