The “world’s first” physical Bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF), the Purpose Bitcoin ETF (TSX:BTCC), has officially launched on Canada’s Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). This means you can now buy units in the ETF through a global stock broker or online share trading platform.
How to buy the BTCC ETF
- Compare online brokers. To invest in exchange traded funds (ETFs), you’ll need to sign up to an ETF broker platform. Our table below can help you choose.
- Open and fund your brokerage account. Complete an application with your personal and financial details, such as your ID and SIN number. Fund your account with a bank transfer, PayPal or debit card.
- Search for the Purpose Bitcoin ETF. Find the ETF by name or ticker symbol: BTCC. Research its history to confirm it’s a solid investment against your financial goals.
- Purchase now or later. Buy today with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until the Purpose Bitcoin ETF reaches your desired price. To spread out your risk, look into dollar-cost averaging, which smooths out buying at consistent intervals and amounts.
- Decide on how many to buy. At today’s price, weigh your budget against a diversified portfolio that can minimize risk through the market’s ups and downs.
- Check in on your investment. Congratulations, you’ve invested in the Purpose Bitcoin ETF. Optimize your portfolio by tracking how your ETF performs with an eye on the long term.
What we know about BTCC ETF
The Purpose Bitcoin ETF began trading on Thursday in Canada under the ticker symbols TSX:BTCC.B and TSX:BTCC.U. The BTCC.B fund is Canadian dollar denominated while the TSX:BTCC.U version is US dollar denominated. Neither option is currency hedged.
Launched by Purpose Investments and headed by CEO/founder Som Seif, the fund is designed to give investors exposure to the digital currency by investing in physically settled Bitcoin.
Although it has been called “the world’s first Bitcoin ETF” by the TSX, it’s worth noting that other “Bitcoin-themed” or blockchain ETFs do exist, although they track companies with exposure to digital currencies, rather than physical/digital Bitcoin. BTCC is the first direct custody Bitcoin ETF.
There are also several cryptocurrency funds available in Europe that behave similarly to ETFs. To check out other Bitcoin-related ETFs, check out our cryptocurrency ETF guide.
Compare brokers with access to the BTCC ETF on the TSX
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How to invest in ETFs
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