Crypto ETPs and Equity ETFs: CoinShare’s full guide

An Exchange Traded Product (ETP) is a financial instrument traded on a stock exchange that replicates the performance of an underlying asset or benchmark. They can provide investors with investment exposure to a huge variety of investments, such as equities, commodities, fixed income, and cryptocurrencies, and can often be purchased through tax-efficient wrappers. Similar to shares, ETPs can be bought and sold whenever the stock exchange is open as prices are quoted throughout the day.

A Crypto ETP tracks the price of a digital asset directly, giving investors exposure to its market performance. An equity ETF invests in publicly listed companies operating in a given sector, meaning performance is driven by company fundamentals — revenues, margins, financial strength and growth strategy — as well as broader market dynamics.

Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) are regulated for investor safety and offer a secure, convenient alternative to cryptocurrency exchanges. They can be integrated into investment portfolios with potential tax advantages and enable portfolio diversification through a regulated product. The value of ETPs moves in conjunction with the price fluctuations of their underlying benchmark or asset, making their performance susceptible to the volatility in the relevant markets. Due to the specific structure and associated costs of ETPs, there may be differences between the performance of the ETP and its underlying benchmark or asset.

Whether you’re looking for direct exposure to a single cryptocurrency like Bitcoin or Ethereum, a diversified basket through our index ETPs, or targeted equity exposure through our Bitcoin mining ETF, our product range covers a wide spectrum of strategies and assets. To help you understand each product, its role in the digital ecosystem, and how to select the one that aligns with your investment objectives, we’ve created a detailed guide explaining the fundamentals and use cases behind every product we offer.