Bitwise Physical Bitcoin ETP (BTCE)
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Europe's first centrally cleared Bitcoin exchange-traded product, originally launched by ETC Group on XETRA in June 2020 and now operated by Bitwise following their 2023 acquisition. 100% physically backed by Bitcoin held in cold storage. BTCE is one of the most liquid Bitcoin ETPs in Europe with billions in AUM. Available to European and UK retail investors.
Details
- Type
- Physical Bitcoin ETP
- Issuer
- Bitwise (formerly ETC Group)
- Region
- Europe
- Ticker
- BTCE
- Aum Usd
- 850000000
- Custody
- BitGo
- Exchange
- XETRA
- Fund Type
- etp
- Expense Ratio
- 0.49%
- Inception Date
- 2020-06-18
- Acquisition Year
- 2023
- Formerly Known As
- ETC Group Physical Bitcoin ETP
- Physically Backed
- Yes
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