1-Year Performance of Bitcoin (BTC) in Yellow vs. S&P500 (SPY) in Black
In the last year, Bitcoin has seen a positive performance of around 118%, thoroughly outperforming the S&P500 which has grown by around 22% in the same time frame.

Why invest in Bitcoin?

  • Best Performing Asset of the Decade 
    Bitcoin has outperformed every major asset class over the past decade, delivering unmatched returns of over 40,000%. Bitcoin's resilience, weathering multiple market cycles, and increased adoption have cemented its status as a viable portfolio diversifier and investment. In early January, Bitcoin hit a new all-time high of around $109,000 and currently commands more than 60% of the total crypto market capitalization. 
  • Growing Global Adoption
    Bitcoin is no longer regarded by the mainstream as just a “speculative asset”—it is increasingly recognized as an emerging store of value and a hedge against counterparty risk by institutions and nation-states alike. Countries like Bhutan have leveraged Bitcoin mining to drive economic growth, while geopolitical shifts indicate that more nations, including Argentina, may adopt Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset. In the U.S., the recently signed Executive Order, “Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology”, has brought Bitcoin into the policy spotlight, with a dedicated Working Group, led by David Sacks, reportedly assessing the asset’s potential role as a national reserve asset.
  • Pro-Crypto Regulatory Momentum
    Bitcoin has officially entered the mainstream in the world's largest economy. With a more crypto-friendly administration, growing bipartisan support, and clearer regulatory frameworks emerging in the U.S., Bitcoin is poised for increased institutional and retail adoption, providing strong tailwinds for further growth.

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 one of the market's most cost-efficient ETPs, featuring management fees of 0.21% with no engagement in lending. CBTC is part of the 21Shares Core Product Suite, including the 21Shares Ethereum Core Staking ETP (ETHC), among others.

  • High Performance
    As of February 11th, 2025, CBTC has had an excellent return of around 363% since inception. To complement the market performance, CBTC has maintained very tight spreads among Bitcoin ETPs since inception, 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 a very cost-efficient solution in the market for full exposure to BTC, without lending. 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 one of the world’s largest suites of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products, with 45 ETPs listed in 10+ exchanges, 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
SIX Swiss Exchange
Euronext Paris
Euronext Amsterdam
London Stock Exchange
Assets under Management ($) $307.601
January 2025 Average Spread (20D) 11.88 basis points


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Information about 21Shares

21Shares offers an extensive crypto product suite, including single-asset and index products, and is a recognized industry leader, having launched the world’s first physically backed crypto ETP over five years ago. As part of the 21.co Group, which manages around $10 billion in assets globally, 21Shares continues to expand its offerings, leveraging industry-leading research to make crypto investing more accessible to everyone.

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