SEC Approves First Leveraged Bitcoin Futures ETF: What You Need to Know
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the first leveraged Bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund (ETF), marking a significant milestone for cryptocurrency investment in the US. On 7 de sept. de 2025, the SEC greenlit the Volatility Shares 2x Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITX), paving the way for US investors to access leveraged exposure to Bitcoin futures contracts.
Volatility Shares Emerges as a Pioneer
Volatility Shares has emerged as the company behind this groundbreaking product. The Volatility Shares 2x Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITX) allows investors to potentially amplify their returns (and losses) compared to traditional Bitcoin futures ETFs.
What is the BITX ETF?
The BITX ETF is the first leveraged crypto ETF in the US, offering a 2x leveraged exposure to CME Bitcoin futures. Through the approval of the Volatility Shares 2x Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITX), US investors will now have access to the first leveraged ETF based on CME Bitcoin futures. This means that for every 1% move in Bitcoin futures, the ETF aims to move 2% in the same direction. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the first leveraged Bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund (ETF), Volatility Shares 2X Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITX). It is important to note that leveraged ETFs are inherently riskier and are designed for short-term investment horizons.
SEC Approval: A Turning Point
The first leveraged Bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) has received approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This approval signals a growing acceptance of cryptocurrency-related investment products, albeit with careful consideration of investor protection. The ETF, the Volatility Shares 2X Bitcoin Strategy The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the United States has approved the first-ever leveraged Bitcoin [BTC] Futures ETF. This is a significant development for the digital asset space.