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03 Jul 2026, 15:51 UTC · 2h ago
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BITO's long-term performance significantly underperforms spot Bitcoin, declining 27.2% compared to Bitcoin's -7.0% over the same period (Oct 2021 to July 2026). — Substantial underperformance relative to the underlying asset suggests poor value retention for shareholders.
-0.60Spot Bitcoin ETFs have largely superseded BITO as a more efficient vehicle for Bitcoin exposure. — The shift in investor preference toward spot ETFs reduces the competitiveness and attractiveness of futures-based funds.
-0.40BITO's high distribution yield (69.88% trailing 12-month) is derived from realized gains of futures rolls rather than income generated by Bitcoin itself. — This clarifies that the yield is variable and not a stable income stream, which may deter cautious income investors.
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BITO faces persistent performance drags due to a 0.95% expense ratio and the costs associated with contango in the futures market. — Structural costs and negative roll yields create a mathematical headwind for the fund's Net Asset Value.
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