Performance of CBTC (Yellow) vs. S&P 500 (Blue) since CBTC Inception (June 28, 2022)
Since inception of CBTC on June 28, 2022, it has seen a performance of 218.30% compared to the S&P 500 which has grown by 33.92% in the same time period.

Why invest in Bitcoin?

Global Adoption:
Bitcoin was proposed in 2008 as the first decentralized “peer-to-peer electronic cash system” by Satoshi Nakamoto, a pseudonymous person or group of persons. Bitcoin has also established a clear ability to serve as a digital store of value and is often referred to as Digital Gold. It has matured as an investment product, becoming increasingly institutionalized and adopted as legal tender by a nation-state for the first time in 2021.

Strong Past Performance:
In the last decade, Bitcoin has been the best performing asset while exhibiting a low correlation to traditional asset classes. Its strong position and liquidity indicate a strong long-term investment potential.
As of March 2024, Bitcoin has over 52% of the total cryptoasset market capitalization with its market capitalization of around $1.32 trillion. On 6th of March 2024, Bitcoin reached a new all-time high price of $69,000. This translates into a ​​108 Million % price appreciation since the inception of Bitcoin in 2009!

Bitcoin’s Halving in April 2024:
Bitcoin is demonstrably scarce and deflationary as it has a maximum supply of 21 million which will be reached in 2140. A Bitcoin halving event is defined to occur every 210,000 blocks when the rewards for mining Bitcoin transactions are split to half. The most recent Bitcoin halving occurred in May 2020 and the next one is expected to take place in April 2024.
Bitcoin halvings have generally led to price surges. As Bitcoin halvings reduce the supply of BTC, the upcoming Halving Event is expected to be further evidence of a price increase of Bitcoin - making it a great time to invest!

Why invest in CBTC? Your Benefits at a Glance

The 21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP (CBTC) tracks the performance of BTC. CBTC investors gain exposure to BTC through the market's most cost-efficient ETP, featuring management fees of 0.21% with no engagement in lending. CBTC is part of the 21Shares Core Product Suite, which includes the 21Shares Ethereum Core ETP (ETHC) that offers the same features with 100% exposure to ETH.

High Performance:
As of March 6, 2024, CBTC has had an excellent return of 218.30% since inception in 2022. To complement the market performance, CBTC has maintained the second tightest monthly average spread among 21Shares ETPs since November 2023, giving investors easy access to the largest digital asset by market capitalization.

100% Physically Backed:
The product is 100% physically backed by the underlying and kept in cold storage by institutional-grade custodians offering greater protection than custody options available to individual investors.

Low Fees:
With a management fee of 0.21%, The 21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP offers the most cost-efficient solution in the market without lending for a full exposure to BTC. Therefore, this product is designed for long term holders who can benefit from ongoing low expenses.

Carbon Neutral:
Since 2018, 21Shares has been fully carbon neutral. The commitment involves offsetting carbon footprint through green initiatives, like cleaner power generation, reforestation efforts, and coral reef protection, all geared towards safeguarding the planet for future generations.

21Shares Track Record:
21Shares offers the world’s largest suite of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products, with 39 ETPs listed in 10+ exchanges, 21Shares is making cryptocurrency investing more accessible. In 2018, the company listed the world’s first physically-backed crypto ETP and continues developing their product suite with industry leading research and innovative products designed for institutional and retail investors around the globe.

21Shares Core Bitcoin ETP (CBTC) at a Glance

Product 21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP
Ticker CBTC
ISIN CH1199067674
Inception Date June 28, 2022
Management Fee (TER) 0.21%
Listing Avenues Deutsche Boerse Xetra (21BC GY)
SIX Swiss Exchange (CBTC SE)
Euronext Paris (CBTC FP)
Euronext Amsterdam (CBTC NA)
Assets under Management ($) 62.1 Million 2
February 2024 Average Spread 12.41 basis points


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