SEC Clears 3x Leveraged Bitcoin and Ether Funds
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On Oct. 2, the SEC approved an exchange to list Volatility Shares' 3x Bitcoin ETF and 3x Ether ETF, designed to deliver triple the daily performance of both cryptocurrencies. As of Oct. 21, neither fund is trading yet, pending an additional SEC registration phase. Both funds hold futures contracts and reset their exposure daily, a mechanism required for constant leverage but one that creates severe risks for investors. While a 10 percent rise yields a roughly 30 percent daily gain, a subsequent recovery drop can result in net losses due to mathematical drag. For instance, the Volatility Shares 2x Bitcoin ETF plummeted 61.9 percent over the 12-month period ending Oct. 21, even though Bitcoin dropped only 25.1 percent. The Bitcoin ETF features an annual management fee of 1.85 percent, with break-even hurdles estimated at 1.98 percent for Bitcoin and 2.78 percent for Ether. These instruments target institutional players rather than retail long-term holders. For everyday participants, purchasing underlying assets directly or through spot ETFs remains far superior to avoid severe leverage-induced downside.
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On October 2, the U.S. SEC approved the listing of Volatility Shares' 3x leveraged Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. Tracking 3x the daily price volatility, these products carry a high risk of principal loss over long-term investments due to compounding effects and high fees. Retail investors are advised to invest long-term through spot assets or spot ETFs rather than high-risk leveraged products.
상승 영향
- Bitcoin — The SEC's approval of 3x leveraged ETFs diversifies capital inflow channels for institutional investors, expected to expand overall liquidity in the cryptocurrency market.
하락 영향
- Bitcoin — Due to the daily reset and negative compounding effects of leveraged ETFs, declines in the underlying asset lead to much greater principal losses (e.g., a 61.9% plunge) than holding spot.
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The SEC's approval of 3x leveraged crypto ETFs provides institutional investors with short-term hedging and complex trading instruments. Since a past 2x leveraged Bitcoin ETF recorded a 61.9% loss, far exceeding the underlying asset's decline (-25.1%), there are concerns about severe principal destruction in volatile markets.
While explosive returns can be expected in a bull market, sideways or bear markets cause fatal losses due to the negative compounding effect. Investors must carefully monitor the risk of loss stemming from the 1.85% annual management fee and daily reset structure.
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