ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO)
| Assets | $2.05B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.95% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 119.01M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $13.82 |
| Dividend Yield | 74.67% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| 1-Year Return | -36.78% |
| Volume | 4,349,811 |
| Open | 18.47 |
| Previous Close | 18.27 |
| Day's Range | 18.22 - 18.69 |
| 52-Week Low | 16.11 |
| 52-Week High | 29.34 |
| Beta | 1.91 |
| Holdings | 4 |
| Inception Date | Oct 18, 2021 |
About BITO
Fund Home PageThe ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in long btc, short usd currency. The fund actively manages a portfolio of front-month CME bitcoin futures. BITO was launched on Oct 18, 2021 and is issued by ProShares.
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | $0.36101 | Apr 7, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.72025 | Mar 7, 2025 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $0.93682 | Feb 7, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $1.1131 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.99649 | Dec 9, 2024 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | $0.99411 | Nov 8, 2024 |
News
Bitcoin's Volatility Wanes, Urgency for Crypto Legislation
John Wu says the implied volatility of the SPX has been greater than Bitcoin over recent trading sessions. That doesn't mean volatility has been taken out of the cryptocurrency, but Bitcoin's activity...
McClurg: Bitcoin "Gold for the Common Man," Other Crypto to "Double" in 2025
Steven McClurg is a bull on crypto under President Trump, which he considers a "pro-crypto" administration. He believes Bitcoin can climb to $120,000 before the end of the year but expects other crypt...
Moir: Crypto volatility is less than expected amid macro events
Duncan Moir, President of 21Shares, explains crypto's evolving role in portfolios, Bitcoin's stabilizing volatility, and why Dogecoin's rise as a payments token justifies launching a new ETF in Europe...
BITO: Bitcoin Is Failing As A Long-Term Investment
Despite the hype, Bitcoin's returns over the past 4 years are nearly identical to a 5% flat return, making it a second-tier trading destination for me. BITO was useful before better options like IBIT ...
Gold, silver, equities and Bitcoin all rally after Trump announces 90-day pause on non-China tariffs
Ernest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations.
Bitcoin Price Sinks Amid ‘Tariff-Driven Pullback'
Cryptocurrency prices sank early Monday (April 7) in Asia, collateral damage in America's trade war. According to a Bloomberg News report, Bitcoin lost around 7% of its value Sunday (April 6) night in...
Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Bitcoin Dips Below $75K On Tariff Turmoil
Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies experienced a significant sell-off, with Bitcoin dropping below $75,000 amid bearish market sentiment and Trump's aggressive tariff policies. Wedbush Securities' Dan...
Bitcoin: White House Signals Unprecedented Exchange
The executive director of the President's Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, Bo Hines, proposes leveraging gold reserves to buy Bitcoin despite its current poor performance. A proposed 2025 law co...
Bitcoin is more like mortgage-backed securities than gold, and 2008 may be repeating itself – Wharton
Ernest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations.
Bitcoin: Navigating A Correction Or Heading Into A Bear Market?
Bitcoin currently trades at ~$84,000, down 23% from its recent ATH of $109,000. On-chain analysis (NUPL, holder behavior) indicates the current correction resembles previous healthy pullbacks rather t...
"Never Less Risky" to Buy Bitcoin, Markets Brace for Crypto Catalyst
Andy Baehr with @CoinDesk says markets are still waiting for a Federal catalyst to ignite bullish optimism. He notes Ethereum's 50% drop since the post-election highs but points to solutions that can ...
BITO: The Wrong Fund At The Wrong Time
The ProShares Bitcoin ETF underperforms due to high costs and complexity, making it a poor investment compared to newer, lower-cost ETFs. BITO's high expense ratio of 0.95% and reliance on futures and...
No doubt many cryptocurrencies are going to crash, Deutsche Bank analyst says
Marion Laboure, analyst at Deutsche Bank Research, discusses bitcoin and the wider cryptocurrency market.
Larsen: Bitcoin Bullishness Intact, ETFs Good Way for Crypto Exposure
Steven Larsen talks about the bullish thesis for bitcoin as the U.S. government establishes a strategic reserve. He says the cryptocurrency needs to establish a base case for how it will play a role i...
Elites Are Betting On Bitcoin - Should You?
Bitcoin's long-term trajectory is compelling despite short-term volatility, with institutional adoption and government interest growing, making it a legitimate alternative to traditional financial sto...
Tracking Trump's Bitcoin Promises: Here's What Really Matters
The Trump administration has now delivered on 5 of its 8 pre-election promises. The remaining items will require new laws or regulations. The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is good, but the SEC repealing S...