First Bitcoin spot ETF in the World (Purpose Bitcoin ETF)

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About Purpose Investments Inc.

In December 2012, Purpose Investments Inc was founded. is an asset management company that manages assets worth close to $17 billion.Purpose provides a variety of outcome-focused products and relentlessly focuses on client-centric innovation. A branch of Purpose Financial, an independent technology-driven financial services company, Purpose Investments is run by well-known entrepreneur SomSeif. Purpose Financial officially changes its name to Purpose Unlimited to reflect its unwavering commitment to moving the industry forward.

Founded2012Contactinfo@purpose-unlimited.com Toll Free: 1.877.789.1517 Tel: 416.583.3850
FounderSOM SEIFHeadquarter130 Adelaide St. West, Suite 3100  Toronto, ON  M5H 3P5
Website  www.purposeinvest.comTypePrivately Held
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What Is Purpose Bitcoin Purpose Bitcoin ETF?

If you’ve been considering investing in Bitcoin, this could be your chance to do so without having to worry about missing your private keys or getting hacked.When it comes to the client experience, the purpose of the Bitcoin ETF is straightforward and similar to that of other ETFs.

Additionally, it means that since Exchange-Traded Funds are accessible through your current brokerage accounts, you don’t need to open an account with a cryptocurrency exchange.Similar to commodity funds, as the investor you now own units of the ETF, which owns physically settled Bitcoin

On the Toronto Stock Exchange, the Purpose Bitcoin ETF is listed under Four different tickers:

BTCC-purchased with Canadian money and covered against exposure to US money.

TICKER BTCCOption Available No
ISIN CA74642C1023Chart Click here
BloombergBTCC CN Equity Expense ratio1.00% not exceed 1.50%
Currency Hedged YesLeverage No
Base currency CADFund structure Open-end Fund

BTCC.B-Also bought using Canadian dollars, but does not act as a hedge against changes in the US dollar.

TICKER BTCC.BOption Available Yes
ISIN CA74642C2013Chart Click here
Bloomberg BTCC/B CN EquityExpense ratio1.00% not exceed 1.50%
Currency Hedged NoLeverage No
Base currencyCAD Fund structure Open-end Fund

BTCC.U-is purchased with US dollars, allowing investors to hold Bitcoin in USD.

TICKER BTCC.UOption Available No
ISIN CA74642C3003Chart Click here
Bloomberg BTCC/U CN EquityExpense ratio1.00% not exceed 1.50%
Currency Hedged NoLeverageNo 
Base currency USDFund structure  Open-end Fund

BTCC.J- Carbon Offset Non-FX hedged.

TICKER BTCC.JOption Available No
ISINCA74642C6071Chart Click here
BloombergBTCC/J CN EquityExpense ratio1.00% not exceed 1.50%
Currency Hedged NoLeverage No 
Base currency CAD Fund structure   Open-end Fund

What Does Purpose Bitcoin ETF Invest In?

BTCC has a 100% stake in “physically settled” Bitcoin. This indicates that except from bitcoin, the ETF holds no other assets (cryptocurrency).

How does the ETF purchase Bitcoin?

Genesis is one of the institutional-grade liquidity providers that the ETF uses to enable investors to purchase Bitcoin at the best possible price. Because purpose investments want their transactions to be as secure as possible, etf does not acquire Bitcoin from retail cryptocurrency exchanges.

Is my bitcoin etf unit secure?

Purpose Bitcoin ETF assets are maintained in cold storage, where they are safe and away from potential hacking efforts.Gemini, the custodian, has insured its assets against theft up to $200 million.

how to calculate net asset value  Purpose Bitcoin ETF?

The Tradeblock XBX Index is used to compute the ETF’s Net Asset Value.

 what is a currency-hedged series?

We mitigate currency risk by purchasing a currency hedged version and hedging against USD currency. What remains? Simply use Bitcoin or Ether instead of worrying about CAD/USD currency fluctuations.

Purpose Bitcoin ETF Details.

IssuerPurpose Investments Inc.prospectusClick Here
VALUATION AGENTCIBC Mellon Global Securities Services CompanySUB-CUSTODIANGemini Trust Company, LLC
AUDITORErnst & Young LLPREGISTRAR & TRANSFER AGENTTSX Trust Company
Management strategy  Passively managedExchangeToronto Stock Exchange
Legal structureETFMINIMUM INVESTMENTNO
Fund FactsClick HereBrochureClick Here
ETF Facts  Click Here  Fund Manager  Purpose Investments Inc.
Fund currencyCAD & USDJurisdiction  Canada
Inception/ Listing DateFebruary 11, 2021Total Expense RatioNot exceed 1.50%

Pros and Cons of BTCC

Pros

1.Even if you are new to cryptocurrencies, it is simple to purchase and gain exposure to bitcoin.

2.Sold through regulated brokerage platforms, with access to Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF) protection if the brokerage goes bankrupt.

3.Gains on investments held in registered investment accounts are tax-free.

4.The fund keeps bitcoin holdings in cold storage, eliminating the need to buy a hardware wallet.

5.When you have good liquidity, it is simple to sell your holdings when you want to.

Cons

1.Volatile, risky asset that is not suitable for risk-averse investors.

2.During market hours, you can purchase and sell.

3.Up to $200 million in Bitcoin assets are insured.

4.High management fees.

 


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