Bitwise Launches New ETP Product Combining Bitcoin and Gold

Crypto asset manager Bitwise has launched a new ETP product that combines Bitcoin (BTC) and gold, dynamically adjusting allocations based on market conditions.

Crypto asset manager Bitwise has launched a new ETP product that combines Bitcoin (BTC) and gold, dynamically adjusting allocations based on market conditions.

According to the March 6 press release, Bitwise’s new product offering, the Bitwise Diaman Bitcoin & Gold ETP (BTCG), follows the Diaman Bitcoin & Gold Index. The ETP rebalances monthly using ULCER indices, a measure of downside risk. It is backed by physical Bitcoin and Pax Gold (PAXG), a token issued by Paxos, which is tied to gold stored in LBMA vaults. The assets are held in cold storage by an institutional custodian. BTCG is issued in Germany and begins trading on Euronext Paris and Amsterdam on March 6, offering investors a total expense ratio of 1.49% per year.

“As crypto rapidly enters the mainstream, it is essential that we offer investors the full gamut of options available in traditional markets, including sophisticated hedges such as the ones we have developed in cooperation with Diaman Partners,” said Bradley Duke, head of Bitwise Europe.

The product provides a unique blend of Bitcoin’s growth potential and gold’s defensive characteristics, adjusting the allocation based on market conditions to mitigate risk and enhance returns. The ETP is suitable for investors seeking a balanced portfolio or a hedge against market volatility.

Earlier this year, Bitwise expanded its presence in Europe following its acquisition of ETC Group. The company has rebranded its ETP suite and launched new products such as the Bitwise Solana and Bitwise Aptos Staking ETPs. These products provide investors with access to the latest blockchain technologies and cryptocurrency trends.