WisdomTree Physical Bitcoin: product overview
The post WisdomTree Physical Bitcoin: product overview appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. WisdomTree Physical Bitcoin (ISIN GB00BJYDH287, ticker BTCW) is an ETP (Exchange Traded Product) physically backed by Bitcoin, launched by WisdomTree in December 2019. The goal is to provide European investors with exposure to the price of Bitcoin without having to purchase, store, and manage the cryptocurrency directly. It is listed on multiple European exchanges, including London (LSE), Xetra (Germany), SIX Swiss Exchange, Euronext (Paris and Amsterdam). Main Features Feature Detail Physical replication The product is physically backed: it holds real Bitcoin as underlying. Costs / Fees (TER / MER) Recently, the fee has been lowered: from 2025, a MER/TER of 0.25% applies for the regular version. Additionally, until December 31, 2025, there is a reduction or exemption that brings the fee to 0.15% annually. Volume / Assets under management It is among the largest Bitcoin ETPs in Europe. The assets under management are measured in hundreds of millions — over 1 billion USD and are widely distributed in European markets. Historical performance High volatility but significant returns over the years with a bull trend: for example, +75-+100% on an annual basis in some recent periods; over multiple years, the cumulative return is very high. Regulation / investor access In the UK, from October 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has approved retail investors’ access to this type of ETP; previously, it was limited to professional investors only. Advantages vs risks Advantages Simplicity: no need to manage private keys, wallets, or direct custody risks. Everything is managed through the ETP. Transparency and liquidity: listed on regulated markets; it can be bought and sold like a stock/ETF. Reduced long-term costs: the reduction of the TER to 0.15-0.25% makes it competitive compared to other ETP/BTCW. Regulatory Security: compliance with European obligations and approvals such as FCA for retail. Risks High volatility: Bitcoin is…
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WisdomTree Physical Bitcoin (ISIN GB00BJYDH287, ticker BTCW) is an ETP (Exchange Traded Product) physically backed by Bitcoin, launched by WisdomTree in December 2019. The goal is to provide European investors with exposure to the price of Bitcoin without having to purchase, store, and manage the cryptocurrency directly. It is listed on multiple European exchanges, including London (LSE), Xetra (Germany), SIX Swiss Exchange, Euronext (Paris and Amsterdam). Main Features Feature Detail Physical replication The product is physically backed: it holds real Bitcoin as underlying. Costs / Fees (TER / MER) Recently, the fee has been lowered: from 2025, a MER/TER of 0.25% applies for the regular version. Additionally, until December 31, 2025, there is a reduction or exemption that brings the fee to 0.15% annually. Volume / Assets under management It is among the largest Bitcoin ETPs in Europe. The assets under management are measured in hundreds of millions — over 1 billion USD and are widely distributed in European markets. Historical performance High volatility but significant returns over the years with a bull trend: for example, +75-+100% on an annual basis in some recent periods; over multiple years, the cumulative return is very high. Regulation / investor access In the UK, from October 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has approved retail investors’ access to this type of ETP; previously, it was limited to professional investors only. Advantages vs risks Advantages Simplicity: no need to manage private keys, wallets, or direct custody risks. Everything is managed through the ETP. Transparency and liquidity: listed on regulated markets; it can be bought and sold like a stock/ETF. Reduced long-term costs: the reduction of the TER to 0.15-0.25% makes it competitive compared to other ETP/BTCW. Regulatory Security: compliance with European obligations and approvals such as FCA for retail. Risks High volatility: Bitcoin is…
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