How do bitcoin contracts or ETFs work?

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• Jan 09, 2022 · 3 years ago
  Bitcoin contracts and ETFs work by allowing investors to gain exposure to the price movements of bitcoin without actually owning the cryptocurrency. Bitcoin contracts, also known as futures contracts, are agreements to buy or sell bitcoin at a predetermined price and date in the future. These contracts are traded on regulated exchanges and are settled in cash, meaning that investors do not need to physically hold or store bitcoin. ETFs, on the other hand, are investment funds that hold a portfolio of bitcoin and trade on stock exchanges. Investors can buy shares of the ETF, which represent a fractional ownership of the underlying bitcoin. This allows investors to participate in the price movements of bitcoin without the need to directly own or store the cryptocurrency. Both bitcoin contracts and ETFs provide investors with a convenient and regulated way to gain exposure to the bitcoin market.
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