BTGD Overview

Wall Street Performance: January saw significant gains for major U.S. indices, with the S&P 500 up 3.18%, Dow Jones rising 5.03%, and Nasdaq Composite increasing by 2.19%, despite some declines in AI stocks. Several non-leveraged ETFs also performed well, notably the Amplify Commodity Trust Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF, which rose 19.12%.

Economic Developments: The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates amid inflation concerns, while the Bank of Japan raised its policy rate for the first time since 2008. Global trade tensions escalated with proposed tariffs from President Trump, yet major U.S. banks reported strong earnings, contributing to investor optimism as markets look ahead to geopolitical risks and corporate earnings.

Wall Street Performance: Last week, Wall Street saw significant gains with the S&P 500 up 2.9%, Dow Jones up 3.7%, and Nasdaq Composite up 2.5%, driven by a Gaza truce, easing inflation, and strong bank earnings, despite slower-than-expected retail sales growth.

Bitcoin Market Rebound: Bitcoin experienced a rebound with a 9% increase, positively impacting related securities like MicroStrategy and Coinbase, which saw their shares rise significantly, while several ETFs focused on cryptocurrencies also reported substantial gains.

Gold vs. Bitcoin Trends: Gold has seen a decline in appeal as investors shift towards Bitcoin, influenced by President-elect Trump's support for cryptocurrency and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's positive remarks about Bitcoin's potential as a digital asset.

Investment Perspectives: While Bitcoin is gaining traction and could be adopted as a national reserve currency, experts caution that it remains volatile and speculative compared to gold, which still holds value as a stable investment option.

Uranium and Nuclear-Energy ETFs Surge: This month, uranium and nuclear-energy ETFs have experienced significant growth as technology companies are exploring carbon-free electricity sources to meet the increasing power demands of AI-related data centers.

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Launch of STKD Bitcoin & Gold ETF: The STKD Bitcoin & Gold ETF (BTGD) combines investments in bitcoin and gold, providing investors with dual exposure to these assets aimed at protecting against inflation and currency debasement.

Investment Strategy and Risks: BTGD is actively managed and offers a unique "stacked" investment approach, but it does not invest directly in bitcoin or gold, exposing investors to various risks including market volatility and regulatory changes.

Launch of STKD Bitcoin & Gold ETF: The STKD Bitcoin & Gold ETF (BTGD) combines bitcoin and gold investments, offering a unique "stacked" approach that aims to provide investors with 100% exposure to both assets for potential excess returns and diversification against inflation.

Investment Strategy and Risks: Managed by Quantify Funds, BTGD does not invest directly in bitcoin or gold but uses futures contracts; it carries risks associated with volatility, regulatory changes, and market sentiment, making it essential for investors to understand these factors before investing.