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Quantify Funds Launches Three New Crypto ETFs

As crypto ETFs multiply, the real differentiation is shifting from what they track to how they engineer returns.

Eric Pan
By Eric Pan · January 27, 2026
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Quantify Funds just launched three distinct funds of its kind:

  • Quantify 2x daily AltSeason Crypto ETF (QXAS)
  • Income STKd 1x Bitcoin & 1x Gold Premium ETF (ISBG)
  • Income STKd 1x US Stock & 1x Bitcoin Premium ETF (ISSB)

Together, these funds have a unique offering of leveraged crypto exposure and income-oriented strategies. 

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QXAS: Targets Leveraged “Alt Season” Exposure

The Quantify 2x Alt Season Crypto ETF

is designed to deliver leveraged exposure to a diversified basket of non-Bitcoin digital assets, focusing on infrastructure assets such as Ether, XRP and Solana

Unlike spot crypto ETFs, QXAS blends futures and derivative exposure to capture performance across key crypto ecosystems. Importantly, the portfolio is market-cap adjusted, with built-in diversification limits:

  • No single asset may exceed 50% of the basket
  • The top two holdings are capped at 75% combined

This structure is designed to avoid over-concentration while still allowing QXAS to express a high-conviction “alt season” thesis. Quantify has also indicated the basket may expand over time as the digital asset ecosystem evolves.

The strategy of QXAS differs from spot crypto ETFs, as it blends futures and derivative exposures to capture the performance of major digital ecosystem assets, which gives it a unique niche in the Crypto ETF universe. 

ISBG: Combining Bitcoin and Gold with Income

The IncomeSTKD 1x Bitcoin and 1x Gold Premium ETF

also takes a different approach, pairing exposure to Bitcoin and Gold while generating income through options-based strategies. 

ISBG aims to deliver total return by combining the scarcity characteristics of both Bitcoin and Gold. The fund targets weekly distributions, appealing primarily to investors seeking yield-oriented exposure to diversified “hard money” assets.

ISBG explicitly targets a beta of 1 on each underlying leg, meaning the fund aims to preserve full directional exposure to both Bitcoin and gold rather than dampening upside unintentionally. To maintain that target, the fund may rebalance up to twice per day.

Quantify describes this as a way to blend the traditional defensive hedge qualities of gold with the growth potential of Bitcoin while also aiming to generate tax-efficient income. 

ISSB: Blending US Stocks, Bitcoin Premium

Similar to ISBG, the IncomeSTKd 1X US Stocks & 1X Bitcoin Premium ETF

applies the same risk-managed framework to a different mix of assets: large-cap U.S. equities and Bitcoin.

Like ISBG, ISSB targets a beta of 1 on each leg.

ISSB effectively combines equity beta, crypto upside, and option-derived income into a single ETF appealing to investors seeking diversified return drivers without managing multiple positions.

Continued ETF Innovation

Taken together, QXAS, ISBG, and ISSB all highlight how far crypto ETFs have moved beyond simple price tracking. Issuers like Quantify are betting that the next wave of demand won’t be just about owning bitcoin, but about how that exposure is delivered, managed, and monetized. 

Whether investors embrace this remains to be seen. But the direction is clear: crypto ETFs are no longer just about access, they’re about strategy. 

Disclaimer

Please note that this article reflects the author's personal views and does not represent the opinions of the publication or its affiliates. It is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. It is essential to seek guidance from a registered financial professional before making any investment decisions.

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