Investir dans le Bitcoin
When Bitcoin was first presented to the world, in the rubble of the 2007/08 financial crisis, it had the support of just a handful of enthusiasts. However, over a decade later it has become the largest decentralised payments platform, boasting over 18 million monthly active users1, and facilitating the transfer of over 700 billion USD per month2.
This disruptive technology has evolved into its own asset class entirely. Representing one of the best performing assets of the last decade, bitcoin has reached mainstream adoption and now finds itself alongside equity, fixed income, commodities, and other traditional asset classes in some portfolios. Its benefits can be realised in its low correlation to traditional assets, adding diversification and potentially an enhanced risk-return profile for the overall portfolio.
The WisdomTree Physical Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) gives investors access to this exciting new asset class in a simple, secure and low-cost way through regulated, major European markets.
Why WisdomTree Physical Bitcoin?
Whilst investor demand for Bitcoin is becoming more prevalent, over the years many investors have faced difficulties gaining convenient and secure access to the asset. Cryptocurrency ETPs bridge the gap between traditional investment vehicles and a growing asset.
WisdomTree was the first established ETP issuer to provide European investors with institutional-grade physically backed crypto exposure, following the launch of the WisdomTree Physical Bitcoin in December 2019. Our physically backed crypto ETPs leverage WisdomTree’s deep expertise in physically backed ETPs, gained from 20 years of experience providing and managing physical gold ETPs.
Bitcoin ETFs in the US
Ten years after the first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application was filed in the US, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finally approved spot bitcoin ETFs in January 2024. The SEC’s approval has opened the gates for a broader US investor base to seamlessly invest in bitcoin, circumventing the cumbersome onboarding processes, sidestepping new counterparty risks, and forgoing the additional compliance paperwork. But what does it mean for Bitcoin and investors? Learn more here.
What are the differences between US Bitcoin ETFs and European Bitcoin ETPs?
European investors face hurdles such as regulatory complexities, limited distribution channels, and tax implications when attempting to access US-listed ETFs. Investors in Europe have an established market of Physical Crypto ETPs with a wider variety of exposures listed on major regulated markets ranging from single coins to baskets. Learn more about the differences here.
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Taux de référence CME CF Bitcoin
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Sources
1 Glassnode, average monthly active wallets for the year ending 2023.
2 Glassnode, average monthly USD transfer volume for the year ending 2023.