Originally proposed in a 2008 white paper, Bitcoin was envisioned as “a purely peer-to-peer version of electronic cash” and has since grown into a global financial and technological phenomenon. Today Bitcoin is the most established cryptoasset in the world, with a 10+ year track record and the largest base of users in the cryptomarket.
In 2021, investors gained access to Bitcoin-related returns via a limited number of Bitcoin Strategy mutual funds and ETFs. The shares of these funds can be purchased and sold conveniently in most brokerage accounts, without the need to manage separate cryptocurrency exchange accounts or wallets.
