NEOS Bitcoin High Income ETF

BTCI

Market cap $1.03B

After Bitcoin's tremendous rally to new highs around $126,000 last year, it shed essentially all of those gains in the final months of 2025 and is now down about 4% on a trailing-12-month basis. Still, with new legislation surrounding stablecoins, encouraging developments in regulation, and a host of new access points for everyday crypto users, there are plenty of reasons an investor might expect that 2026 could be a good year for the industry.

After a volatile 2025 with Bitcoin peaking above $126,000 before a 30% correction, I'm committing to buying enough NEOS Bitcoin High Income ETF equivalent to one full Bitcoin for meaningful exposure and high tax-efficient monthly income. BTCI has demonstrated the ability to track Bitcoin's price movements and hedge against downturns, lessening the blow during crypto corrections. Despite BTCIs attractive high 25-38% yield, investors should not rely on this level of income long term due to declining volatility of the asset over time.

In an easing monetary policy environment, yields start to fall in line with rate cuts. Bond investors might be seeking to supplant the income they've grown accustomed to.

Following a brutal October and a mostly turbulent November, bitcoin found some relief during Thanksgiving Week, rising about 7%. That could be the start of a more substantial rebound.

WESTPORT, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NEOS Investments, an asset management firm comprised of leaders and pioneers in the options-based ETF space, announces November monthly distribution amounts for their suite of ETFs that pursue monthly income and tax efficiency across core portfolio exposures.

BTCI offers a unique structure, blending 20% Bitcoin exposure with 80% US Treasury bonds and options strategies. BTCI aims for high, stable income (38.38% yield), but limits upside in strong Bitcoin bull markets due to its covered call approach. BTCI's performance outpaces similar ETFs in 2025, yet its dividend yield trails competitors like YBTC and YBIT, and recent payouts are declining.

NEOS Bitcoin High Income ETF offers direct Bitcoin exposure with an option-writing strategy to generate high monthly income, currently yielding about 28.3%. BTCI is best suited for investors seeking to harness Bitcoin's volatility for income, rather than those aiming for maximum upside from BTC appreciation. BTCI's performance will likely lag Bitcoin in strong rallies but can outperform during choppy or flat markets due to steady payouts from its options strategy.

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NEOS Bitcoin High Income ETF offers high monthly income via synthetic covered calls on Bitcoin, but lacks principal protection typical of income funds. BTCI has delivered a strong yield (about 29% forward) and positive total returns in its first year, benefiting from a bullish Bitcoin environment. The fund's structure limits upside participation and exposes investors to significant downside risk if Bitcoin enters a prolonged bear market.

NEOS Bitcoin High Income ETF offers Bitcoin exposure with high income via a covered call strategy, currently yielding around 30%. BTCI generates monthly dividends by selling call options on Bitcoin, providing regular income but with variable payouts due to Bitcoin's volatility. The ETF holds Bitcoin through the VanEck Bitcoin ETF and synthetic positions, investing surplus cash in treasuries for additional yield.