Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund Overview
Pro stress-test →Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) is a passively managed Miscellaneous Digital Assets exchange-traded fund (ETF) that seeks to track the performance of bitcoin, as measured by the Fidelity Bitcoin Reference Rate, adjusted for the trust's expenses and other liabilities. Fidelity Investments launched the ETF in 2024, offering investors regulated, transparent spot bitcoin exposure through a traditional ETF structure.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →With competitive pricing, intraday liquidity, and no lockups, FBTC can offer attractive value to financial advisors and institutional investors. Fidelity Digital Assets provides custody of the bitcoin in the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund with extensive operational, cyber, and physical controls to secure the assets, leveraging Fidelity's long-term commitment to digital asset infrastructure.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →FBTC competes directly with BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and other spot bitcoin ETFs (including WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund and offerings from other major asset managers). The competitive advantage lies in Fidelity's institutional distribution, advisory platform integration, and proprietary custody infrastructure rather than fee differentiation.
Industry Context
Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund operates in Spot bitcoin ETFs.
Key facts
Founded: 2024 · Headquarters: Boston, US · Employees: N/A · Revenue: N/A · Market cap: $10.62B