March 12, 2025 – Stockholm, Sweden – European asset manager HANetf has expanded its cryptocurrency product lineup by launching leveraged and inverse exchange-traded commodities (ETCs) tied to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). These new financial instruments provide traders with strategic tools to profit from both upward and downward market movements in the volatile crypto sector.
HANetf Expands Crypto Investment Options
The white-label exchange-traded fund (ETF) provider announced its first leveraged crypto ETCs on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange, introducing three products:
- 2x Long Bitcoin ETC – Enables investors to double their exposure to BTC price movements.
- 2x Long Ethereum ETC – Offers twice the daily performance of ETH.
- 2x Short Bitcoin ETC – Allows traders to bet against Bitcoin’s price with leveraged exposure.
The new crypto ETCs come with an expense ratio of 2% and are designed to help traders navigate short-term price fluctuations in the digital asset market.
HANetf’s Strategy in the Growing Crypto Market
Speaking to ETF Stream, Nik Bienkowski, co-founder of HANetf, described the launch as a “natural evolution” in the crypto investment landscape. He emphasized that these products offer a regulated, transparent, and efficient method for investors who are either bullish or bearish on Bitcoin and Ethereum.
This move strengthens HANetf’s position in the crypto space, where it already manages nine crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs), with a total asset valuation exceeding $1.6 billion.
Growing Competition Among Crypto Asset Managers
The introduction of these leveraged and inverse ETCs comes at a time when asset managers are racing to develop innovative financial products. Recently, Bitwise Asset Management launched the Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF, targeting publicly traded companies that hold at least 1,000 BTC in their treasuries.
The Bitwise Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF includes firms like:
- MicroStrategy (MSTR)
- MARA Holdings
- CleanSpark (CLSK)
- Riot Platforms (RIOT)
- Boyaa Interactive
- Galaxy Digital (GLXY), owned by Mike Novogratz
These developments underscore the growing institutional adoption of crypto, with investment firms creating more sophisticated products to cater to both retail and institutional investors.
Regulated Crypto Investment Gains Traction in Europe
The launch of HANetf’s leveraged and inverse ETCs aligns with a broader trend of regulated crypto investment vehicles gaining traction in Europe. Financial authorities have been more open to structured crypto products, providing investors with safer alternatives to direct trading on unregulated exchanges.
With Bitcoin and Ethereum continuing to experience significant price volatility, leveraged and short ETCs present new opportunities for traders looking to capitalize on crypto market swings.
Stay tuned for more news and insights on Crypto.
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