Volatility Shares 2x Bitcoin ETF (BITX)

Funds & ETFs

The Volatility Shares 2x Bitcoin ETF (BITX) was the first 2x leveraged Bitcoin futures ETF listed in the United States, launching on Cboe BZX in June 2023. It seeks to deliver twice the daily return of the S&P CME Bitcoin Futures Daily Roll Index, using Bitcoin futures contracts. BITX is designed for sophisticated traders seeking amplified short-term Bitcoin exposure.

Details

Aum: ~$1.2B
Type: Leveraged Bitcoin Futures ETF
Issuer: Volatility Shares
Ticker: BITX
Country: United States
Manager: Volatility Shares
Aum Date: March 2026
Exchange: Cboe BZX
Leverage: 2x daily
Strategy: 2x daily Bitcoin futures performance
Custodian: N/A — futures-based, no physical BTC
Fund Type: leveraged_etf
Structure: 2x leveraged Bitcoin futures
Derivatives: Yes
Expense Ratio: 1.85%
Bitcoin Direct: No
Inception Date: 2023-06-27
Management Fee: 1.85%
Exchange Listed: Cboe BZX
Physically Backed: No

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