The U.s.a.-based investment management firm ProFunds appear the launch of Bitcoin Strategy ProFund (BTCFX), 1 of the get-go publicly available common funds or exchange-traded funds (ETF) that performs in parallel with Bitcoin (BTC). ProFunds provides an alternative to the traditional methods of holding cryptocurrencies via wallets or crypto exchanges with this service.

Sharing details on how ProFunds plans to enable investment in Bitcoin performance through mutual funds, ProFunds CEO Michael 50. Sapir said:

"Compared to directly buying bitcoin, which may involve opening a new account with an unregulated party, this ProFund offers investors the opportunity to gain exposure to Bitcoin through a form and investment method that tens of millions of investors are familiar with."

While this venture promises access to Bitcoin investments in traditional forms, BTCFX "principally invests in Bitcoin futures contracts," fugitive any straight investments to Bitcoin. ProFunds also warned investors on the risk of investing in crypto derivatives, citing significant toll volatility and lack of liquidity.

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