How do digital currency ETFs work?

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• Dec 29, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Digital currency ETFs, or exchange-traded funds, are investment funds that track the performance of digital currencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum. They work by holding a portfolio of digital currencies and issuing shares that represent ownership in the fund. The purpose of digital currency ETFs is to provide investors with exposure to the digital currency market without the need to directly buy and store digital currencies themselves. This allows investors to gain exposure to the potential returns of digital currencies while mitigating some of the risks associated with holding and securing digital assets.
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• Dec 29, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Digital currency ETFs work by using a combination of market making and arbitrage strategies. Market makers ensure that there is enough liquidity in the ETF by continuously buying and selling the underlying digital currencies. This helps to keep the ETF's price in line with the net asset value of the underlying digital currencies. Arbitrageurs take advantage of any price discrepancies between the ETF and the underlying digital currencies by buying the cheaper asset and selling the more expensive one, thereby helping to keep the ETF's price in line with the market.
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• Dec 29, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Digital currency ETFs work similarly to traditional ETFs. They are created and managed by asset management companies, who are responsible for selecting the digital currencies to include in the ETF's portfolio and managing the fund's operations. The ETF shares are bought and sold on stock exchanges, just like stocks, making them easily accessible to individual and institutional investors. Digital currency ETFs provide a convenient and regulated way for investors to gain exposure to the digital currency market, without the complexities and risks of directly owning and trading digital currencies.
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