{"id":168208,"date":"2024-06-28T13:18:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T13:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crypto-economy.com\/?p=168208"},"modified":"2024-06-28T13:18:05","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T13:18:05","slug":"first-ever-combined-bitcoin-and-gold-etf-to-be-released-in-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crypto-economy.com\/first-ever-combined-bitcoin-and-gold-etf-to-be-released-in-september\/","title":{"rendered":"First-Ever Combined Bitcoin and Gold ETF to Be Released in September"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">TL;DR<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Innovation in Exposure:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Launching in September, STKD offers a novel approach for investors seeking combined exposure to Bitcoin and Gold. It achieves this by leveraging futures contracts and existing ETFs linked to these assets, instead of directly owning them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Diversification and Stability:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> The ETF combines Bitcoin, known as &#8220;Digital Gold&#8221; for its value-holding potential, with traditional Gold, a long-standing safe-haven asset. This targets diversification across historically uncorrelated assets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Building on Existing ETFs:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> The STKD ETF leverages established financial instruments. This means it won&#8217;t directly hold Bitcoin, Gold, or other digital assets, but instead uses existing ETFs and futures contracts to provide exposure to their returns.<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<hr \/>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Quantify Chaos Advisors and Tidal Investments have collaborated to <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.gov\/Archives\/edgar\/data\/1924868\/000199937124007814\/stkd-485apos_062624.htm#stkd485bposa001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">submit <\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a proposal<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> for a groundbreaking new exchange-traded fund (<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/crypto-economy.com\/bitcoin-etf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">ETF<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">) <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">that connects Bitcoin and Gold. <\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The STKD Bitcoin &amp; Gold ETF is designed to offer investors a way to invest in both assets without the need for direct ownership.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">New stacked Bitcoin and gold ETF filed<\/p>\n<p>STKD Bitcoin &amp; Gold ETF<br \/>ticker and fees tba<br \/>effective date: Sep 9, 2024<\/p>\n<p>Using leverage, provides simultaneously exposure to performance of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#Bitcoin<\/a>  and gold via bitcoin futures and ETFs, and gold futures and ETFs.<\/p>\n<p>Investment Sub-Adviser\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9GyOYuwqKv\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/9GyOYuwqKv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ETF Hearsay by Henry Jim (@ETFhearsay) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ETFhearsay\/status\/1806416570329055651?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">June 27, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The STKD ETF leverages a unique strategy, <\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">combining Bitcoin and Gold exposure through BTC futures and ETFs, as well as Gold futures and ETFs. By doing so, <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">it offers investors a diversified approach to two distinct asset classes.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bitcoin: Digital Gold and Volatility<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/crypto-economy.com\/what-is-bitcoin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bitcoin <\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">has emerged as the \u201cDigital Gold\u201d over the years, gaining recognition as a store of value within the crypto community. <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Despite its higher returns compared to Gold over the past decade, Bitcoin remains highly volatile. <\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Investors seeking stability often turn to Gold, which has a long history as a safe-haven asset.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Quantify Chaos Advisors\u2019 preliminary filing highlights the complementary benefits of blending Bitcoin and Gold strategies. <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">By combining assets with low correlation, the ETF aims to mitigate the impact of short-term market fluctuations. <\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This approach could provide a more stable investment trajectory for investors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How the Bitcoin and Gold ETF Works<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-168217\" src=\"https:\/\/crypto-economy.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/BitcoinAndGold.jpg\" alt=\"First-Ever Combined Bitcoin and Gold ETF to Be Released in September\" width=\"825\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crypto-economy.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/BitcoinAndGold.jpg 825w, https:\/\/crypto-economy.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/BitcoinAndGold-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/crypto-economy.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/BitcoinAndGold-768x279.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The STKD ETF employs leverage to combine the total return of its Bitcoin strategy holdings with the total return of its Gold strategy holdings. <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It&#8217;s important to mention that the ETF doesn&#8217;t invest directly in Bitcoin, other digital assets, or physical Gold.<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Instead, it seeks exposure through futures contracts and ETFs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Essentially, every dollar invested in the fund provides approximately one dollar of exposure to both the Bitcoin and Gold strategies. <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Gold strategy\u2019s return<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> (minus financing costs) <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is stacked on top of the Bitcoin strategy\u2019s returns<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> (minus financing costs).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Existing Players<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) currently holds the title of the largest Gold ETF<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, boasting a market cap of $62 billion. Since the start of the year, it has delivered a respectable 12.7% return.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Meanwhile, the spot Bitcoin ETF made its debut earlier this year, with BlackRock\u2019s IBIT leading the way. IBIT, with a market cap of $116 billion, has gained 8.2% year-to-date, solidifying its position as an industry leader.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Investors eagerly await the release of the STKD Bitcoin &amp; Gold ETF in September, anticipating the unique blend of these two valuable assets in a single investment vehicle.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TL;DR Innovation in Exposure: Launching in September, STKD offers a novel approach for investors seeking combined exposure to Bitcoin and Gold. It achieves this by leveraging futures contracts and existing ETFs linked to these assets, instead of directly owning them. Diversification and Stability: The ETF combines Bitcoin, known as &#8220;Digital Gold&#8221; for its value-holding potential, &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"First-Ever Combined Bitcoin and Gold ETF to Be Released in September\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/crypto-economy.com\/first-ever-combined-bitcoin-and-gold-etf-to-be-released-in-september\/#more-168208\" aria-label=\"More on First-Ever Combined Bitcoin and Gold ETF to Be Released in September\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":32,"featured_media":168218,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[100,102,74],"tags":[4602,5536,4924,4705],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/crypto-economy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168208"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/crypto-economy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/crypto-economy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crypto-economy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/32"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crypto-economy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=168208"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/crypto-economy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168208\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":168220,"href":"https:\/\/crypto-economy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168208\/revisions\/168220"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crypto-economy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/168218"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/crypto-economy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=168208"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crypto-economy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=168208"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crypto-economy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=168208"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}