Education Center Investing in Crypto
In 2017, VanEck saw the vast potential of digital assets. Here are resources to help you better understand bitcoin, cryptocurrencies and other digital assets and the role they play within a portfolio.
"We Celebrate Bitcoin Builders - Not Tourists."
— Jan van Eck, January 10, 2024, following the SEC's spot bitcoin ETF approval. Read his statement on this milestone.
Our Journey with Bitcoin
2017: Bold Entry into Crypto
VanEck recognizes potential of cryptocurrencies, offering resources to help educate investors.August 2017: First ETF Issuer to File
VanEck becomes first ETF issuer to file for a Bitcoin futures ETF with the SEC.October 2017: Digital Assets Indexes Launched
Subsidiary MarketVector becomes the first regulated index provider with digital asset indices that meet industry benchmarking standards.June 2018: Spot Bitcoin ETF Filing
VanEck files for a spot Bitcoin ETF to provide a seamless and efficient way to access bitcoin.2021: A Pioneering Digital Asset Research Team
Expands scope and capabilities with additions to our digital assets research and investment team.November 2021: Investing in Crypto Progress
Leads $50M raise for Cadenza Ventures Crypto Fund to nurture growth in crypto and blockchain technologies.November 2021: Bitcoin Strategy ETF Launched
VanEck Bitcoin Strategy launches, providing exposure through a traditional investment structure.May 2022: First Asset Manager NFT
VanEck Community NFT becomes first NFT created and distributed by an asset manager.October 2023: Launches Ethereum Futures Strategy ETF
VanEck Ethereum Strategy expands our crypto offerings.January 2024: Spot Bitcoin ETF First Available
VanEck launches spot bitcoin ETF with 5% of profits to support Bitcoin core developers.2017: Bold Entry into Crypto
VanEck recognizes potential of cryptocurrencies, offering resources to help educate investors.August 2017: First ETF Issuer to File
VanEck becomes first ETF issuer to file for a Bitcoin futures ETF with the SEC.October 2017: Digital Assets Indexes Launched
Subsidiary MarketVector becomes the first regulated index provider with digital asset indices that meet industry benchmarking standards.June 2018: Spot Bitcoin ETF Filing
VanEck files for a spot Bitcoin ETF to provide a seamless and efficient way to access bitcoin.2021: A Pioneering Digital Asset Research Team
Expands scope and capabilities with additions to our digital assets research and investment team.November 2021: Investing in Crypto Progress
Leads $50M raise for Cadenza Ventures Crypto Fund to nurture growth in crypto and blockchain technologies.November 2021: Bitcoin Strategy ETF Launched
VanEck Bitcoin Strategy launches, providing exposure through a traditional investment structure.May 2022: First Asset Manager NFT
VanEck Community NFT becomes first NFT created and distributed by an asset manager.October 2023: Launches Ethereum Futures Strategy ETF
VanEck Ethereum Strategy expands our crypto offerings.January 2024: Spot Bitcoin ETF First Available
VanEck launches spot bitcoin ETF with 5% of profits to support Bitcoin core developers.Bitcoin and Crypto 101
Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are still new asset classes and are likely unfamiliar to many investors. Our educational series simplifies many of the topics in the space and answers common investor questions.
The Investment Case for Bitcoin
Una pequeña exposición de bitcoin mejora los resultados
Fuente: Morningstar. Datos al 31/12/2024. La renta variable está representada por el índice S&P 500, la renta fija por el índice Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate y el bitcoin por el índice MarketVector Bitcoin. La rentabilidad pasada no es garantía de resultados futuros. No pretende ser una recomendación de compra o venta de ninguno de los valores mencionados en este documento, ni para adoptar cualquier estrategia de inversión, ni una llamada a la acción. El rendimiento del índice no representa la rentabilidad del fondo. No es posible invertir directamente en un índice. Consulte las informaciones importantes al final de este comentario en relación con el rendimiento hipotético.
Dive Deeper into Bitcoin and Crypto
Investing in Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies continues to evolve. Learn more about prominent trends and what we're watching in the space.
VanEck's Digital Assets Leadership
Over the years VanEck has built one of the industry's most prominent Digital Assets teams. Meet our leaders and view their latest content.
Important Definitions & Disclosures
Past performance is not an indication, or guarantee, of future results. Hypothetical or model performance results have certain inherent limitations. Unlike an actual performance record, simulated results do not represent actual trading, and accordingly, may have undercompensated or overcompensated for the impact, if any, of certain market factors such as market disruptions and lack of liquidity. In addition, hypothetical trading does not involve financial risk and no hypothetical trading record can completely account for the impact of financial risk in actual trading (for example, the ability to adhere to a particular trading program in spite of trading losses). Hypothetical or model performance is designed with benefit of hindsight.
Investments in digital assets are subject to significant risk and are not suitable for all investors. Digital asset prices are highly volatile, and the value of digital assets can rise or fall dramatically and quickly. If their value goes down, there’s no guarantee that it will rise again. As a result, there is a significant risk of loss of your entire principal investment.
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