Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF
For the period ended Sep 30, 2024. Filed Nov 7, 2024.
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Sep 30, 2024 · Filed Nov 7, 2024
BTCO$75.29-0.5%Stored close · as of Nov 6, 2026
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-06-30; filed 2024-08-07.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-09-30; filed 2024-11-07.
0000950170-24-122604
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.
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Current report
Bitcoin posted positive performance in the third quarter of 2024. The launch of spot Ethereum ETPs in July and the kickoff of the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) easing cycle in September 2024 fueled more bullish sentiment for cryptocurrencies. Although bitcoin has been range-bound, it was generally trending lower since mid-March 2024 on growing economic concerns in the US and reduced risk appetite, however, Fed Chair Powell’s optimistic messaging on the economy provided some relief. Another influencing factor was market expectations for a potential second term as president by former President Trump, especially prior to Vice President Harris joining the presidential race in August. In this respect, former President Trump was generally viewed as more “pro-crypto” and could potentially seek relaxed regulations and more innovation-focused projects.
Current report
For the period January 11, 2024 through September 30, 2024, bitcoin’s spot price rallied over 35%, leading to strong gains for the Trust. The rally was initially driven by spot bitcoin ETP demand following their historic launch on January 11, 2024, improving macro sentiment supporting investor risk appetite, and the anticipation leading up to the April 2024 bitcoin halving event, which has historically provided upside potential for bitcoin. However, after hitting a record high in March 2024 of $73,000, bitcoin prices trended lower in a range for the balance of the period, waiting for a catalyst to break out. The third quarter was a positive quarter for bitcoin as the kickoff of the Fed easing cycle and market expectations for a potential second term as president by former President Trump fueled the bullish sentiment around cryptocurrencies. The launch of spot Ethereum ETPs in July may have also been a supportive catalyst.
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Previous report
After hitting its all-time-high price in March 2024, bitcoin was range-bound for most of the period between April 1, 2024, and June 30, 2024, waiting for a catalyst to break out of the $55,000 - $70,000 range. Many market participants were focused on the April bitcoin halving, where the reward for “mining” bitcoin is cut in half. In past halvings, on average, prices for bitcoin moved higher before and after the event, but as this digital asset class matures, price moves may not follow historical trends. Gains leading into the halving may have also been exaggerated by the launch of the spot bitcoin exchange-traded products (“ETPs”), possibly tempering any move after the event. Expectations for an eventual Federal Reserve (Fed) easing and US election developments also influenced price action in the second quarter, and could serve as catalysts for bitcoin to break out of its current range.
Previous report
For the period January 11, 2024, through June 30, 2024, bitcoin’s spot price increased approximately 30%, leading to equivalent gains for the Trust. The bitcoin rally was driven by spot bitcoin ETP demand following their historic launch on January 11, 2024, improving macro sentiment supporting investor risk appetite, and the anticipation leading up to the April 2024 bitcoin halving event. While in past halvings, on average, bitcoin rallied both before and after the event, the upward move before this recent halving may have been exaggerated by the launch of the spot bitcoin ETPs, leading to limited upside following the event. The eventual Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) easing and the November US election have and will likely continue to drive bitcoin price action going forward.
Reworded paragraphs (12)
Previous wording
The Trust will pay the Sponsor a unified fee of 0.25% per annum (the “Sponsor Fee”) as compensation for services performed under the Trust Agreement. From January 9, 2024 until January 28, 2024, the Sponsor Fee was 0.39% per annum. Prior to January 9, 2024, the Sponsor Fee was 0.59% per annum. The Trust’s only ordinary recurring expense is the Sponsor Fee. For a 6-month period beginning January 11, 2024 the Sponsor agreed to waive the entire Sponsor Fee on the first $5 billion of Trust assets.
Current wording
The Trust pays the Sponsor a unified fee of 0.25% per annum (the “Sponsor Fee”) as compensation for services performed under the Trust Agreement. From January 9, 2024 until January 28, 2024, the Sponsor Fee was 0.39% per annum. Prior to January 9, 2024, the Sponsor Fee was 0.59% per annum. The Trust’s only ordinary recurring expense is the Sponsor Fee. For a 6-month period beginning January 11, 2024 the Sponsor agreed to waive the entire Sponsor Fee on the first $5 billion of Trust assets. Effective July 11, 2024, this waiver expired, and the Sponsor is no longer waiving the Sponsor Fee.
Previous wording
Except for periods during which all or a portion of the Sponsor Fee was being waived, the Sponsor Fee will be accrued daily and paid monthly in arrears in U.S. dollars, and will be calculated by Bank of New York Mellon (the “Administrator”). The Administrator will calculate the Sponsor Fee on a daily basis by applying the 0.25% annualized rate to the Trust’s total net assets.
Current wording
Except for periods during which all or a portion of the Sponsor Fee was being waived, the Sponsor Fee is accrued daily and paid monthly in arrears in U.S. dollars, and is calculated by Bank of New York Mellon (the “Administrator”). The Administrator calculates the Sponsor Fee on a daily basis by applying the 0.25% annualized rate to the Trust’s total net assets.
Previous wording
The following graph illustrates the percentage changes in (i) the market price of the Shares (as reflected by the line “Market”), (ii) the Trust’s NAV (as reflected by the line “NAV”), and (iii) the closing levels of the Benchmark (as reflected by the line “Lukka Prime Reference Rate (USD)”). There can be no assurances that the price of the Shares or the Trust’s NAV will exceed the Benchmark levels.
Current wording
The following graph illustrates the percentage changes in (i) the market price of the Shares (as reflected by the line “Market”), (ii) the Trust’s NAV (as reflected by the line “NAV”), and (iii) the closing levels of the Benchmark (as reflected by the line “Lukka
Previous wording
POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE, SHOULD BE TAKEN AS AN INDICATION OF THE FUND’S FUTURE PERFORMANCE.
Current wording
POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE, SHOULD BE TAKEN AS AN INDICATION OF THE TRUST’S FUTURE PERFORMANCE.
Previous wording
POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE, SHOULD BE TAKEN AS AN INDICATION OF THE FUND’S FUTURE PERFORMANCE.
Current wording
POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE, SHOULD BE TAKEN AS AN INDICATION OF THE TRUST’S FUTURE PERFORMANCE.
Previous wording
For the three months ended June 30, 2024, the Exchange market value of each Share decreased from $70.98 per Share to $59.94 per Share. The Share price low and high for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and related change from the Share price on March 31, 2024 was as follows: Shares traded at a low of $56.87 per Share (-19.88%) on May 1, 2024, and a high of $71.81 per Share (+1.17%) on April 8, 2024. The total return for the Trust on a market value basis was -15.56%.
Current wording
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Exchange market value of each Share increased from $59.94 per Share to $63.44 per Share. The Share price low and high for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and related change from the Share price on June 30, 2024 was as follows: Shares traded at a low of $53.47 per Share (-10.80%) on August 5, 2024 and a high of $68.30 per Share (+13.94%) on July 22, 2024. The total return for the Trust on a market value basis was +5.84%.
Previous wording
For the period January 11, 2024 to June 30, 2024, the Exchange market value of each Share increased from $46.30 per Share to $59.94 per Share. The Share price low and high for the period ended June 30, 2024 and related change from the Share price on January 11, 2024 was as follows: Shares traded at a low of $39.11 per Share (-15.54%) on January 23, 2024, and a high of $73.57 per Share (+58.90%) on March 13, 2024. The total return for the Trust on a market value basis was +29.46%.
Current wording
For the period January 11, 2024 (Commencement of Trading) to September 30, 2024, the Exchange market value of each Share increased from $46.30 per Share to $63.44 per Share. The Share price low and high for the period ended September 30, 2024 and related change from the Share price on January 11, 2024 was as follows: Shares traded at a low of $39.11 per Share (-15.54%) on January 23, 2024 and a high of $73.57 per Share (+58.90%) on March 13, 2024. The total return for the Trust on a market value basis was +37.02%.
Previous wording
For the three months ended June 30, 2024, the NAV of each Share decreased from $70.84 per Share to $59.95 per Share. Falling prices for bitcoin during the three months ended June 30, 2024 contributed to an overall 12.81% decrease in the level of the Benchmark. The total return for the Trust on a NAV basis was -15.37%.
Current wording
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, the NAV of each Share increased from $59.95 per Share to $63.43 per Share. Rising price for bitcoin during the three months ended September 30, 2024 contributed to an overall 2.48% increase in the level of the Benchmark. The total return for the Trust on a NAV basis was +5.81%.
Previous wording
Net income (loss) for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was $(49.1) million, primarily resulting from net realized gain (loss) of $(3.1) million and net change in unrealized gain (loss) of $(46.0) million.
Current wording
Net income (loss) for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was $4.1 million, primarily resulting from net realized gain (loss) of $(3.9) million, net change in unrealized gain (loss) of $8.3 million and net operating expenses of $0.3 million.
Previous wording
For the period January 11, 2024 to June 30, 2024, the NAV of each Share increased from $46.29 per Share to $59.95 per Share. Rising prices for bitcoin during the period ended June 30, 2024 contributed to an overall 33.79% increase in the level of the Benchmark. The total return for the Trust on a NAV basis was +29.51%.
Current wording
For the period January 11, 2024 (Commencement of Trading) to September 30, 2024, the NAV of each Share increased from $46.29 per Share to $63.43 per Share. Rising price for bitcoin during the period ended September 30, 2024 contributed to an overall 36.75% increase in the level of the Benchmark. The total return for the Trust on a NAV basis was +37.03%.
Previous wording
Net income (loss) for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $136.7 million, primarily resulting from net realized gain (loss) of $34.0 million and net change in unrealized gain (loss) of $102.8 million.
Current wording
Net income (loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $140.8 million, primarily resulting from net realized gain (loss) of $30.0 million, net change in unrealized gain (loss) of $111.1 million and net operating expenses of $0.3 million.
Previous wording
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the Sponsor to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of the assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the period covered by this report. In addition, please refer to Note 2 to the financial statements of the Trust for further discussion of the Trust’s accounting policies and Part II, Item 7 – “Management’s Discussions and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Estimates” in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2023.
Current wording
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the Sponsor to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of the assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the period covered by this report. A description of the valuation of bitcoin, a critical accounting policy that the Trust believes is important to understanding its results of operations and financial position, is provided in the section entitled “Valuation of Bitcoin,” above. In addition, please refer to Note 2 to the financial statements of the Trust for further discussion of the Trust’s accounting policies and Part II, Item 7 – “Management’s Discussions and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Estimates” in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2023.
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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
Prime Reference Rate (USD)”). There can be no assurances that the price of the Shares or the Trust’s NAV will exceed the Benchmark levels.