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Globe and Mail
12-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Where Will ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Be in 5 Years?
Key Points The ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF closely tracks the price of Bitcoin, but it's simpler to manage than direct crypto ownership. Expert predictions for bitcoin's future range from explosive growth to utter skepticism. None of the differences among top spot bitcoin ETFs are deal-breakers; small details may matter for your portfolio, though. 10 stocks we like better than Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF › The ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (NYSEMKT: ARKB) is almost the same thing as owning Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) directly. The exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a bit simpler to manage, since most stock-trading services can handle these funds. Crypto-trading functions are less common among traditional investing platforms. So the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF will largely follow Bitcoin, wherever the oldest and largest cryptocurrency is going. But there are a couple of quirks in the ETF-based ownership, especially with a relatively small ETF like the ARK 21Shares option. Bitcoin predictions are all over the map First of all, many financial experts expect Bitcoin to move much higher by the year 2030. This faction is led by Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) chairman and co-founder Michael Saylor, who expects the coin to "appreciate faster than any other asset" in the long run. His company still develops enterprise software, but largely sees itself as a Bitcoin bank these days, taking on debt and selling shares for the sole purpose of buying more cryptocurrency. Fellow crypto bull Cathie Wood's ARK Invest also sees big gains ahead. Wood's research team recently raised their 2030 Bitcoin price target from $1.5 million to $2.4 million. Her company manages the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF. There are also many economy experts who don't expect much of a Bitcoin boom. Investing legend Warren Buffett wouldn't buy all the Bitcoin in the world for $25, since the coin doesn't represent any actual products or services, for example. In this view, Bitcoin looks like a temporary fad without long-term value -- just another way to move money from one owner to another, with no actual value created along the way. Then again, Buffett was never a big fan of investing in gold -- for similar reasons. If you see investable qualities in the idea of storing value for the long term, then you might be a Bitcoin or gold investor. Personally, I think it's time for an all-digital currency to replace the dollar (and other old-school currencies) in many ways. Bitcoin must upgrade its encryption technology in order to stay ahead of the quantum computing threat, but otherwise, it looks ready to take on this role. Why you might prefer an ETF over "real" Bitcoin holdings Since you're still reading, you might want to give Bitcoin a shot after all. In that case, why buy a spot-price Bitcoin ETF instead of the real thing? There are many reasons. Let me highlight a few of the more popular arguments in favor of a Bitcoin ETF: The ETF is easier to handle in most cases. Trading an ETF is very similar to buying and selling ordinary stocks. You don't have to open a new account with a crypto-trading service, and even your retirement savings account could add crypto exposure with a simple ETF. ETFs can do some nice accounting tricks that generally aren't available to crypto investors yet. For example, you can easily use a Bitcoin ETF for tax-loss harvesting when prices are down. I'd talk to a qualified accountant before trying anything like that in the crypto world. Managing a crypto portfolio can quickly become a technical exercise. Should you rely on a central crypto-portfolio manager like Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) or Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD), or take direct ownership in a digital wallet with security keys? What happens if you lose those keys, or your chosen crypto exchange is hacked? The ETF route avoids most of these thorny technical issues. How ARK 21Shares stacks up against a more popular option Finally, there are nearly a dozen spot Bitcoin ETFs on the market today. What makes the ARK 21Shares fund stand out among this robust competition, led by the gigantic iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ: IBIT)? You can't really go wrong with the leading iShares ETF, which offers unmatched liquidity and a familiar brand name. However, the ARK 21Shares fund comes with a couple of unique details: Thanks to a different structure of shares issued per Bitcoin under management, the ARK 21Shares ETF trades at a lower share price. This gives investors more granular control over the amount of money they're putting into their Bitcoin ETF position. Each iShares ETF share represents roughly 0.000575 Bitcoins at the moment, and a share of the ARK 21Shares fund accounts for 0.000332 Bitcoins. If those fractions are hard to follow, you can think of them as 57,500 and 33,200 Satoshis (CRYPTO: SATS) instead. 100 million Satoshis equal one Bitcoin. iShares is a pretty faceless entity, controlled by financial services giant Blackrock (NYSE: BLK). The ARK Invest fund family is associated with famous growth investor Cathie Wood, who often explains her Bitcoin thinking in TV interviews and blog posts. The fees are slightly different, too. The iShares ETF's annual expense ratio is set to 0.25%, while the ARK 21Shares option carries a lower fee of 0.21%. Again, none of these differences are absolute game-changers or deal-breakers. Still, they are qualities you might consider before taking the plunge into the ETF-based Bitcoin waters. All things considered, the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF will follow Bitcoin's price trends very faithfully over the next five years. The period includes another halving of Bitcoin mining rewards in 2028, and the quantum computing threat is many years away from becoming a real concern. In other words, I think this ETF will gain value over the next half-decade (but Warren Buffett is still not convinced). Should you invest $1,000 in Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF right now? Before you buy stock in Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $671,477!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,010,880!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor 's total average return is1,047% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to180%for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of July 7, 2025
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Where Will ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Be in 5 Years?
The ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF closely tracks the price of Bitcoin, but it's simpler to manage than direct crypto ownership. Expert predictions for bitcoin's future range from explosive growth to utter skepticism. None of the differences among top spot bitcoin ETFs are deal-breakers; small details may matter for your portfolio, though. 10 stocks we like better than Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF › The ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (NYSEMKT: ARKB) is almost the same thing as owning Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) directly. The exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a bit simpler to manage, since most stock-trading services can handle these funds. Crypto-trading functions are less common among traditional investing platforms. So the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF will largely follow Bitcoin, wherever the oldest and largest cryptocurrency is going. But there are a couple of quirks in the ETF-based ownership, especially with a relatively small ETF like the ARK 21Shares option. First of all, many financial experts expect Bitcoin to move much higher by the year 2030. This faction is led by Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) chairman and co-founder Michael Saylor, who expects the coin to "appreciate faster than any other asset" in the long run. His company still develops enterprise software, but largely sees itself as a Bitcoin bank these days, taking on debt and selling shares for the sole purpose of buying more cryptocurrency. Fellow crypto bull Cathie Wood's ARK Invest also sees big gains ahead. Wood's research team recently raised their 2030 Bitcoin price target from $1.5 million to $2.4 million. Her company manages the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF. There are also many economy experts who don't expect much of a Bitcoin boom. Investing legend Warren Buffett wouldn't buy all the Bitcoin in the world for $25, since the coin doesn't represent any actual products or services, for example. In this view, Bitcoin looks like a temporary fad without long-term value -- just another way to move money from one owner to another, with no actual value created along the way. Then again, Buffett was never a big fan of investing in gold -- for similar reasons. If you see investable qualities in the idea of storing value for the long term, then you might be a Bitcoin or gold investor. Personally, I think it's time for an all-digital currency to replace the dollar (and other old-school currencies) in many ways. Bitcoin must upgrade its encryption technology in order to stay ahead of the quantum computing threat, but otherwise, it looks ready to take on this role. Since you're still reading, you might want to give Bitcoin a shot after all. In that case, why buy a spot-price Bitcoin ETF instead of the real thing? There are many reasons. Let me highlight a few of the more popular arguments in favor of a Bitcoin ETF: The ETF is easier to handle in most cases. Trading an ETF is very similar to buying and selling ordinary stocks. You don't have to open a new account with a crypto-trading service, and even your retirement savings account could add crypto exposure with a simple ETF. ETFs can do some nice accounting tricks that generally aren't available to crypto investors yet. For example, you can easily use a Bitcoin ETF for tax-loss harvesting when prices are down. I'd talk to a qualified accountant before trying anything like that in the crypto world. Managing a crypto portfolio can quickly become a technical exercise. Should you rely on a central crypto-portfolio manager like Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) or Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD), or take direct ownership in a digital wallet with security keys? What happens if you lose those keys, or your chosen crypto exchange is hacked? The ETF route avoids most of these thorny technical issues. Finally, there are nearly a dozen spot Bitcoin ETFs on the market today. What makes the ARK 21Shares fund stand out among this robust competition, led by the gigantic iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ: IBIT)? You can't really go wrong with the leading iShares ETF, which offers unmatched liquidity and a familiar brand name. However, the ARK 21Shares fund comes with a couple of unique details: Thanks to a different structure of shares issued per Bitcoin under management, the ARK 21Shares ETF trades at a lower share price. This gives investors more granular control over the amount of money they're putting into their Bitcoin ETF position. Each iShares ETF share represents roughly 0.000575 Bitcoins at the moment, and a share of the ARK 21Shares fund accounts for 0.000332 Bitcoins. If those fractions are hard to follow, you can think of them as 57,500 and 33,200 Satoshis (CRYPTO: SATS) instead. 100 million Satoshis equal one Bitcoin. iShares is a pretty faceless entity, controlled by financial services giant Blackrock (NYSE: BLK). The ARK Invest fund family is associated with famous growth investor Cathie Wood, who often explains her Bitcoin thinking in TV interviews and blog posts. The fees are slightly different, too. The iShares ETF's annual expense ratio is set to 0.25%, while the ARK 21Shares option carries a lower fee of 0.21%. Again, none of these differences are absolute game-changers or deal-breakers. Still, they are qualities you might consider before taking the plunge into the ETF-based Bitcoin waters. All things considered, the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF will follow Bitcoin's price trends very faithfully over the next five years. The period includes another halving of Bitcoin mining rewards in 2028, and the quantum computing threat is many years away from becoming a real concern. In other words, I think this ETF will gain value over the next half-decade (but Warren Buffett is still not convinced). Before you buy stock in Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $671,477!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,010,880!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 1,047% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 180% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join . See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of July 7, 2025 Anders Bylund has positions in Bitcoin and iShares Bitcoin Trust. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Bitcoin. The Motley Fool recommends Coinbase Global. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Where Will ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Be in 5 Years? was originally published by The Motley Fool Sign in to access your portfolio
Reuters
02-06-2025
- Business
- Reuters
ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF to undergo 3-for-1 share split on June 16
June 2 (Reuters) - 21Shares US said on Monday it will carry out a 3-for-1 share split of its ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB.Z), opens new tab to make the fund more accessible to investors, with the move set to take effect at market open on June 16. The approval of such spot bitcoin ETFs in January 2024 by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, marked a watershed moment for the digital assets industry, ending a decade-long wait and signaling growing regulatory acceptance. The funds, which have rapidly grown in popularity, offer direct exposure to bitcoin through traditional markets, allowing institutions and other investors to participate without holding the token, bolstering credibility and inflows into the sector. ARKB has gained almost 12% so far this year and nearly 27% quarter-to-date. It closed trading at $104.25 on Monday. Meanwhile, bitcoin , the world's largest and most widely recognized cryptocurrency, has also climbed above the $100,000 mark, a level seen as key by many market participants. Companies typically split shares to lower the trading price per unit, aiming to attract a broader base of retail investors and improve liquidity. The share split will not affect ARKB's net asset value, ticker symbol, or investment strategy, and its shares will continue trading under the same CUSIP, the company said.
New York Post
22-04-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Gold hits record high of $3.5K, Bitcoin tops $90K as investors flee US dollar
Gold hit a new high on Tuesday and bitcoin broke through the $90,000 threshold as anxiety over the US dollar's strength sent investors looking for other safe havens. With President Donald Trump's tariff policies throwing markets into turmoil, traditional and emerging alternatives — most notably gold and bitcoin — have rapidly gained favor. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, gold surpassed $3,500 per troy ounce to reach a new record before retreating to around $3,426 just before noon ET as Wall Street rebounded from Monday's sell-off. Advertisement 4 Gold soared to new highs on Tuesday as investors look for alternative venues amid a declining US dollar. Getty Images The precious metal has soared nearly 30% since Trump returned to the White House. 'Orders from central banks and retail investors are driving a historic surge in gold,' analysts at JPMorgan noted, adding they expect gold to average $3,675 per ounce by the fourth quarter and potentially hit $4,000 by mid-2026. Bitcoin also got a boost, climbing to nearly $91,000 — its highest level since early March — .to narrow its year-to-date loss to under 5%. Spot bitcoin ETFs also rallied, with the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and others gaining 2.4%, after a 3% jump on Monday. Advertisement ETFs rebounded above their 50-day moving averages, boosted by $381.3 million in total inflows on Monday. The ARK 21Shares ETF (ARKB) led with $116.1 million, followed by Bitwise (BITB) with $87.6 million, and iShares with $41.6 million. The sharp rise in gold and bitcoin has been triggered by investor concerns over both geopolitics and domestic monetary policy. Advertisement 4 Bitcoin surged early Tuesday, climbing to nearly $89,150 — its highest level since early March. REUTERS President Trump on Monday posted a social media message suggesting the Federal Reserve should act immediately to lower interest rates, despite recent signs of slowing inflation. Many interpreted the message as a not-so-veiled threat toward Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Rania Gule of pointed to growing global skepticism toward the dollar. Advertisement The ICE US Dollar Index, which tracks the dollar against a basket of major currencies, fell by over 1% on Monday, making dollar-denominated assets like gold more attractive to international buyers. The greenback rose 0.45% as of noon Tuesday. 4 On the New York Mercantile Exchange, continuous gold futures rose more than 1% — surpassing $3,500 per troy ounce before retreating to around $3,426 just before noon Eastern time on Tuesday. 'Declining faith in the dollar is one of the key factors pushing gold higher,' Gule said. Michael Brown, a market strategist at Pepperstone, echoed the sentiment. 'Investors are reducing exposure to US assets amid policy instability. Gold is one of the few instruments shielded from the volatility Trump can introduce with a single post.' That instability has sparked interest not just in gold but also in bitcoin, as investors diversify away from the dollar. The digital currency has risen sharply in tandem with gold, reflecting a broader shift in portfolio strategies. Advertisement With traditional financial assets like US equities and Treasury bonds now under pressure, many are turning to bitcoin as a hedge. Physical gold ETF holdings are also at their highest level since 2023, and JPMorgan estimates central banks alone will purchase around 900 metric tons of bullion in 2025 after acquiring 1,045 tons in 2024 — accounting for roughly 20% of global demand. Meanwhile, the US dollar index has dropped to its lowest level since February 2022, prompting renewed fears about the dollar's global standing. 4 Investor confidence in traditional safe havens like the US dollar and US Treasurys has been shaken in recent months. Christopher Sadowski Advertisement While a weaker dollar can benefit exports, the timing is problematic. 'We're seeing capital flight from what were once the safest assets — US Treasuries and equities — at a moment when the economy may be tipping toward recession,' a senior economist told Investor's Business Daily. Compounding matters, the US posted a record $1.2 trillion trade deficit in 2024, while its net international investment position fell to -$26.2 trillion — figures Trump himself has criticized. Advertisement But his plan to reverse those numbers through steep tariffs lacks the transitional policies needed to avoid financial disruption, economists warn. 'This kind of economic whiplash,' JPMorgan's analysts wrote, 'is precisely what drives capital into alternatives like gold and bitcoin.'
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
21Shares to Liquidate 2 Bitcoin and Ethereum Futures ETFs
Crypto asset manager 21Shares is liquidating two bitcoin and ethereum futures exchange-traded funds, according to a recent press release. The move comes amid a crypto market slump that's developed due to concerns of a possible economic recession. The ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF (ARKY) and the ARK 21Shares Active On-Chain Bitcoin Strategy ETF (ARKC) will liquidate 'on or around March 28.' Investors can trade their holdings in the two funds until the end of the trading day on March 27. The scheduled liquidation is taking place 'based on routine review of the firm's product lineup to ensure it aligns with market dynamics, the needs of its clients and a maturing digital assets landscape,' according to the press release from 21Shares. ARKY seeks capital appreciation through a portfolio of bitcoin and ether futures contracts, while ARKC seeks capital growth by investing in the ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Futures Strategy ETF (ARKA), bitcoin futures contracts and cash equivalents. Both funds are actively managed, and they have expense ratios of 1% and 0.93%, respectively. Investors who continue to hold shares in ARKY and ARKC on the liquidation date will receive distribution payouts equal to their proportion of the fund's net asset value, which may result in a taxable event. In the press release, the issuer advised investors to consult their tax advisors about the potential tax liability resulting from the receipt of liquidation proceeds. 21Shares and ARK Invest did not immediately respond to request for comment. Bitcoin and ethereum ETFs have suffered of late as investors worried about trade wars and the possibility of a recession turn to lower-risk investments, such as bond funds. The world's largest crypto ETF, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), is down 9.3% year to date, while bitcoin's price is down roughly 10% for the year and ether is off 42%.Permalink | © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved
