Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF - ARKB

Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF is a digital asset exchange-traded fund that provides investors with exposure to the price performance of bitcoin through a regulated fund structure. The ETF seeks to track the performance of bitcoin as measured by the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate – New York Variant, adjusted for the fund’s expenses and other liabilities. Instead of requiring investors to hold or custody bitcoin directly, Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF holds bitcoin with institutional-grade custodians using cold storage solutions, aiming to offer enhanced security compared with many individual custody options. The fund is passively managed, following a buy-and-hold approach to bitcoin, and is designed for market participants who want access to bitcoin’s spot price behavior through traditional brokerage and securities accounts. Sponsored by 21Shares US with ARK Investment Management serving as sub-advisor, the ETF sits at the intersection of digital assets and traditional financial markets, playing a notable role in expanding regulated access to bitcoin exposure for both retail and professional investors.