BITO — ProShares Bitcoin ETF
ProShares Bitcoin ETF (ticker: BITO) is a Cryptocurrency ETF issued by Proshare Advisors LLC tracking NONE. It was launched on 2021-10-19.
About BITO
The ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) provides exposure to Bitcoin futures contracts. It does not directly invest in Bitcoin. This ETF is an actively managed fund that holds several positions, with its primary allocation to CME Bitcoin futures. Investors might consider BITO for exposure to the performance of Bitcoin futures within a traditional brokerage account. The fund is classified under the Cryptocurrency asset class and Currency segment, focusing on a long Bitcoin and short USD strategy.
- BITO invests primarily in CME Bitcoin futures contracts.
- It is an actively managed ETF and does not hold Bitcoin directly.
- The fund has 4 total holdings.
- As of its inception on October 19, 2021, BITO has an expense ratio of 0.95%.
- Investors can use BITO to gain exposure to Bitcoin futures performance through a traditional ETF structure.
Returns (Total Return)
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | 1.54% |
| 1 Week | 2.76% |
| 1 Month | 1.54% |
| 3 Months | -13.43% |
| 6 Months | -31.55% |
| YTD | -29.52% |
| 1 Year | -54.18% |
| 3 Years | 45.06% |
| 5 Years | — |
| 10 Years | — |
| Since Inception | — |
Top Holdings
| # | Security | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CME BITCOIN FUT FEB26 | N/A | 96.71% |
| 2 | CME BITCOIN FUT FEB26 | N/A | 96.71% |
| 3 | CME BITCOIN FUT FEB26 | N/A | 96.71% |
| 4 | CME BITCOIN FUT FEB26 | N/A | 96.71% |
| 5 | CME BITCOIN FUT DIGITAL ASSETS 27/MAR/2026 BTCH6 CURNCY | N/A | 96.54% |
| 6 | CME BITCOIN FUT DIGITAL ASSETS 27/MAR/2026 BTCH6 CURNCY | N/A | 96.54% |
| 7 | CME BITCOIN FUT DIGITAL ASSETS 27/MAR/2026 BTCH6 CURNCY | N/A | 96.54% |
| 8 | CME BITCOIN FUT DIGITAL ASSETS 27/MAR/2026 BTCH6 CURNCY | N/A | 96.54% |
| 9 | CME BITCOIN FUT DIGITAL ASSETS 27/MAR/2026 BTCH6 CURNCY | N/A | 96.54% |
| 10 | CME BITCOIN FUT DIGITAL ASSETS 27/MAR/2026 BTCH6 CURNCY | N/A | 96.54% |
Fund Profile
| Issuer | Proshare Advisors LLC |
|---|---|
| Brand | ProShares |
| Asset Class | Cryptocurrency |
| Strategy | Vanilla |
| Structure | ETF |
| Category | Currency |
| Segment | Currency: Long BTC, Short USD |
| Region | Global |
| Index Tracked | NONE |
| Inception Date | 2021-10-19 |
| Tax on Distributions | Ordinary income |
Quick Facts
| Ticker | BITO |
|---|---|
| Full Name | ProShares Bitcoin ETF |
| Issuer | Proshare Advisors LLC |
| Asset Class | Cryptocurrency |
| Expense Ratio | 0.01% |
| AUM | $1.40B |
| Inception | 2021-10-19 |
| Index Tracked | NONE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does BITO track?
BITO (ProShares Bitcoin ETF) tracks NONE, a cryptocurrency benchmark.
What is the expense ratio of BITO?
BITO has an expense ratio of 0.01% per year.
What is the AUM of BITO?
BITO has approximately $1.40B in assets under management.
Does BITO pay a dividend?
BITO distributes income according to its prospectus (Ordinary income tax treatment). Check the dividend history tab for ex-dividend dates and yield.
Who issues BITO?
BITO is issued by Proshare Advisors LLC under the ProShares brand, launched on 2021-10-19.
Open the interactive BITO dashboard for charts, historical fund flows, holdings breakdown and seasonality patterns.