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Direxion Daily Bitcoin Bull 2X ETF
BTCU performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 8, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +46.31% | +43.34% | ||||
| Flows | -$1M | +$826K | - | - | - | - |
Characteristics
The Direxion Daily Bitcoin Bull 2X ETF is built to track the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate - New York Variant Index - USD. This ETF provides synthetic exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the index indirectly through the use of derivatives or a swap. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Leveraged |
| Provider | Direxion |
| N° of holdings | |
| Replication method | Indirect |
| Asset class | Cryptocurrencies |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
| Inception date | May 27, 2026 |
| ESG | No |
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BTCU's exposure
This ETF provides synthetic exposure. It does not hold the securities of the index directly so we cannot display its exposure breakdown.
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +74.76% | |||
Max drawdown | -23.05% | |||
Max drawdown duration | 64d | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | 50d | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of September 10, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is BTCU?
BTCU is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Cryptocurrencies assets. It is managed by Direxion.
What index does BTCU track?
BTCU tracks the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate - New York Variant Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through unfunded swap.
What does BTCU invest in?
This ETF provides leveraged exposure (2x) to Bitcoin. It is part of the segment: Other Leveraged Products.
What is the expense ratio of BTCU?
The total expense ratio (TER) of BTCU is 1.15%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was BTCU launched?
BTCU was launched on May 27, 2026, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of BTCU?
BTCU is issued by Direxion.
What is the AUM of BTCU?
As of September 8, 2026, BTCU manages $4.28 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
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