ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB)
BATS: ARKB · Real-Time Price · USD
39.25
-1.59 (-3.89%)
Aug 14, 2025, 4:00 PM - Market closed
-3.89%
Assets$5.43B
Expense Ratio0.21%
PE Ration/a
Shares Out140.86M
Dividend (ttm)n/a
Dividend Yieldn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Payout Frequencyn/a
Payout Ration/a
Volume4,132,290
Open39.32
Previous Close40.84
Day's Range38.95 - 39.69
52-Week Low17.73
52-Week High40.87
Betan/a
Holdings1
Inception DateJan 10, 2024

About ARKB

Fund Home Page

The ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in long btc, short usd currency. The fund is passively managed, seeking to track the daily USD spot price of Bitcoin (BTC) through a buy-and-hold strategy focused on long-term BTC holdings. An investment in the fund is not a direct investment in Bitcoin. ARKB was launched on Jan 10, 2024 and is issued by 21Shares.

Asset Class Currency
Category Digital Assets
Stock Exchange BATS
Ticker Symbol ARKB
ETF Provider 21Shares
Index Tracked CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate - New York Variant - Benchmark Price Return

Performance

ARKB had a total return of 93.61% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 71.34%.

News

Crypto Investors Remain Bullish

Investors in cryptocurrencies and crypto related companies have been risk-on of late. Delta Blockchain Fund founder and General Partner Kavita Gupta discusses the opportunities and perils in the marke...

12 hours ago - Bloomberg Technology

Bitcoin Sailed Past $124,000, Ethereum Gains. This Is the Next Test for Cryptos.

Bitcoin hit a new high of more than $124,000 overnight, while Ethereum continued its rally. Here's what comes next for the crypto sector.

21 hours ago - Barrons

Bitcoin hits fresh record as Fed easing bets add to tailwinds

Bitcoin hit a record high on Thursday as increasing expectations for easier monetary policy from the Federal Reserve added to tailwinds from recently announced financial reforms.

1 day ago - Reuters

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hits Record High as Ether Nears Its Own

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and ether. While both are considered to be high-risk when it comes to investing, the two have foundational diffe...

1 day ago - ETF Trends

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Rise With Stocks. Why Crypto Records May Fall.

Lower rates make risky assets like stocks and digital assets more attractive relative to lower-yielding investments like bonds.

1 day ago - Barrons

Bitcoin Price Slips Away From Record. What Inflation Data Could Mean for Cryptos.

The large-cap token stalled just short of an all-time high, with investors on edge about the looming consumer price index report.

2 days ago - Barrons

How Bitcoin helped Steak ‘n Shake beat McDonald's and Domino's in sales

US fast-food chain Steak ‘n Shake has credited its embrace of Bitcoin for a 10.7% same-store sales increase in the second quarter, outpacing major competitors and bucking broader industry trends. The ...

3 days ago - Invezz

Expect boatload of crypto ETFs to hit the market soon, says NovaDius' Nate Geraci

A wave of crypto ETF filings is hitting the market as exchanges push for streamlined approval standards. Nate Geraci of NovaDius Wealth Management and Matt Kennedy of Renaissance Capital explain how r...

3 days ago - CNBC Television

Bitcoin rises above $120,000 ahead of key inflation data: CNBC Crypto World

On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin retakes the $120,000 level after an overnight rally, while ether jumps above $4,000 for the first time since December 2024. Plus, Chainlink partners wi...

3 days ago - CNBC Television

Bitcoin Miners Could Be Signaling Rally Is Alive & Well

A couple of caveats before exploring the potentially positive signals being thrown off by bitcoin miners. First, August is historically the worst month in terms of bitcoin performance.

3 days ago - ETF Trends

Bitcoin Will Continue to Outperform the S&P, Says Saylor

Michael Saylor, Strategy Executive Chairman, says the vast majority of capital flowing into the digital asset space is still going to bitcoin, and it's the clear global monetary commodity right now. -...

6 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Saylor Says Bitcoin Is a Better Investment Than Gold

Michael Saylor, Strategy executive chairman, talks about why he thinks it's safer to invest in Bitcoin rather than gold. He says the digital version of gold, Bitcoin, is better than the actual physica...

6 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Bitcoin Price Jumps. Why Trump and the SEC Are Giving Cryptos a Big Boost.

Trump just signed an executive order opening Americans' 401(k) plans to private-equity funds and cryptos.

6 days ago - Barrons

Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz: Bitcoin prices will keep climbing as long as debt-to-GDP keeps climbing

Michael Novogratz, Galaxy founder and CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of crypto, President Trump's executive order to allow alternative assets like cryptocurrencies in 401(k)s, future of ...

7 days ago - CNBC Television

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Moves Lower

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and ether. While both are considered to be high-risk when it comes to investing, the two have foundational diffe...

8 days ago - ETF Trends

Bitcoin, XRP Fall. What Trends Say About This Crypto Slump.

The world's largest crypto is now down 3.2% over the past seven days.

8 days ago - Barrons

Bitcoin, Ether, XRP Rise. This Can Drive Cryptos Higher and Reignite the Rally.

Bitcoin edged higher early Tuesday, while other major cryptocurrencies also climbed as digital assets picked up some momentum from the stock market's rebound.

9 days ago - Barrons

Bitcoin's Price-Peak Questions Spark Appeal for CBTY

When it comes to investing in bitcoin, part of the challenge is figuring out when the price has reached its peak — for now. For the first half of July, bitcoin was on somewhat of a hot streak.

10 days ago - ETF Trends

Bitcoin Price Rises. Why Cryptos Are Still Under Pressure.

The lukewarm performance of cryptos over the past week can be largely attributed to macroeconomic factors.

10 days ago - Barrons

Advisors Are Betting Big on Bitcoin

When Bitcoin ETFs finally launched in the U.S., many assumed hedge funds and proprietary trading shops would dominate ownership. For a time, they did, using ETFs for basis trades, arbitrage, and short...

13 days ago - ETF Trends

Bitcoin ETF Cost Efficiency Goes Beyond Expense Ratios

It's no secret that when investors are considering which ETF to add to their portfolio, expense ratios tend to be a factor. This should not come as a particular surprise.

13 days ago - ETF Trends

Bitcoin, XRP, Ether Drop. Why Trump Tariffs Are Hitting Cryptos.

Cryptocurrencies fell Friday after new U.S. tariff announcements shook the market.

13 days ago - Barrons

SEC's Atkins launches ‘Project Crypto' to bring U.S. markets on-chain. Here's what you should know.

Paul Atkins, chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Thursday announced the launch of “Project Crypto,” a bold and sweeping policy initiative aimed at bringing U.S. financial marke...

14 days ago - Market Watch

Bitcoin Price Rises. What's Driving Cryptos After Fed Rate Decision.

Cryptos rose early Thursday, recouping losses after the Federal Reserve's latest decision to hold interest rates steady.

14 days ago - Barrons

Borsai: Crypto Momentum to Accelerate, Bullish on Ethereum, Developing Markets to Benefit

Crypto is "impacting every aspect of finance right now" says Les Borsai. He says that is reason enough for investors to pay attention to the latest developments happening in the cryptocurrency space.

15 days ago - Schwab Network