Galaxy Bitcoin ETF (BTCX)

Funds & ETFs

BTCX is a Canadian spot Bitcoin ETF managed by CI Global Asset Management in partnership with Galaxy Digital, listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The fund holds Bitcoin directly with Galaxy Digital acting as the sub-advisor, bringing institutional-grade digital asset expertise to Canadian retail and institutional investors seeking regulated Bitcoin exposure in Canadian dollars. BTCX is one of the leading Canadian Bitcoin ETFs by assets under management.

Details

Aum: ~$880M
Type: Spot Bitcoin ETF
Issuer: CI Global Asset Management / Galaxy Digital
Region: Canada
Ticker: BTCX
Aum Usd: 880000000
Country: Canada
Manager: Galaxy Digital
Aum Date: 2025-12
Exchange: TSX
Custodian: Gemini Trust Company, LLC; Coinbase Custody Trust Company, LLC (sub-custodians)
Fund Type: spot_etf
Sub Advisor: Galaxy Digital
Expense Ratio: 0.40%
Fiat Currency: CAD
Rrsp Eligible: Yes
Tfsa Eligible: Yes
Inception Date: 2021-03-10
Management Fee: 0.40%
Exchange Listed: TSX
Physically Backed: Yes

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