LeverageShares is making history by introducing the world's first 3x leveraged Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, scheduled to debut on the Swiss Stock Exchange SIX next week. These innovative Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) will provide both long (3x) and short (-3x) options, using financial derivatives to amplify daily returns from Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) price movements without direct asset custody.
The launch comes amid a challenging market backdrop, as highlighted by Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Eric Balchunas, who noted the timing is "either really good or really bad depending on your POV." Retail investors have withdrawn approximately $4 billion from spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs in November, exceeding February's record outflows, according to JPMorgan. Bitcoin has fallen roughly 35% from its early-October all-time high above $126,000, while Ether has dropped more than 43% over the same period.
These leveraged ETFs aim to bridge traditional finance and cryptocurrencies, offering institutional and retail investors familiar ETF structures within regulated markets. However, they carry significant risks, including amplified losses, daily rebalancing effects, and higher costs, making them best suited for short-term trading strategies rather than long-term holds.
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