WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund
For the period ended Mar 31, 2026. Filed May 13, 2026.
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Mar 31, 2026 · Filed May 13, 2026
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Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-09-30; filed 2025-11-12.
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONSCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-03-31; filed 2026-05-13.
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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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Current report
WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund (the “Trust”) is an exchange-traded fund that issues common shares of beneficial interest that are listed on the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. (the “Exchange”) under the ticker symbol “BTCW”. The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust, formed on March 8, 2021, pursuant to the Delaware Statutory Trust Act. The Trust operates pursuant to the Trust Agreement. The Trust offers Shares only to Authorized Participants in one or more blocks of 5,000 Shares based on the quantity of bitcoin attributable to each Share of the Trust. Each Share represents a fractional undivided beneficial interest in the net assets of the Trust.
Current report
Net realized and unrealized loss on investment in bitcoin for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $(33,862,377) which includes a net realized gain of $12,396 on the sale of bitcoin to pay the Sponsor’s Fee and a net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investment in bitcoin of $(33,874,773). Net realized and unrealized loss on investment in bitcoin for the three-month period ending March 31, 2026 was driven by bitcoin price depreciation from $87,418.55 per bitcoin as of December 31, 2025 to $68,097.76 per bitcoin as of March 31, 2026.
Current report
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations was $(33,949,710) for the three months ended March 31, 2026, which consisted of net investment loss of $(87,333), net realized gain of $12,396 and $(33,874,773) net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investment in bitcoin. Net assets increased to $147,272,641 at March 31, 2026 and total return (based on NAV per Share) for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was (22.15)%. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, the $7,585,649 net increase in net assets resulted from the aforementioned net decrease in net assets resulting from operations in addition to a $41,535,359 increase resulting from capital share transactions.
Current report
Bitcoin traded lower during the first quarter of 2026. Digital asset markets experienced elevated volatility amid a combination of shifting global risk sentiment, tighter financial conditions, and ongoing uncertainty surrounding macroeconomic policy and regulatory developments. Periods of risk aversion weighed on investor demand for bitcoin, contributing to declining prices over the quarter. Together, weaker bitcoin pricing and continued market volatility led to net losses for the Trust during the period.
Current report
Net realized and unrealized loss on investment in bitcoin for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was $(40,123,061) which includes a net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investment in bitcoin of $(90,966,656). Net realized and unrealized loss on investment in bitcoin for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025 was driven by bitcoin price depreciation from $93,358.58 per bitcoin as of December 31, 2024 to $82,944.98 per bitcoin as of March 31, 2025.
Current report
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations was $(40,327,418) for the three months ended March 31, 2025, which consisted of net investment loss of $(204,357), net realized gain of $50,843,595 and $(90,966,656) in net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investment in bitcoin. Net assets decreased to $152,575,557 at March 31, 2025 and total return (based on NAV per Share) for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was (11.21)%. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the $(207,941,675) net decrease in net assets resulted from the aforementioned net decrease in net assets resulting from operations and by $(167,614,257) net decrease resulting from capital share transactions.
Current report
Bitcoin performed negatively in the first quarter of 2025 leading to losses for the Trust. While prices initially continued their year-end 2024 rally driven by the excitement from President Trump’s election, mounting economic concerns took the center stage for the rest of the quarter. Another headwind was the ByBit hack in late February 2025. Despite the negative price action, regulatory progress for digital assets remained constructive. In particular, executive orders establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve and digital assets stockpile, along with the SEC's repeal of Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121, contributed to a more favorable long-term regulatory outlook for bitcoin.
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Previous report
Commencement of operations.*
Previous report
Net realized and unrealized gain on investment in bitcoin for the three months ended September 30, 2025 was $10,822,946 which includes a net realized gain of $46,950 on the sale of bitcoin to pay the Sponsor’s Fee and a net change in unrealized appreciation on investment in bitcoin of $10,775,996. Net realized and unrealized gain on investment in bitcoin for the three-month period ending September 30, 2025 was driven by bitcoin price appreciation from $107,221.44 per bitcoin as of June 30, 2025 to $114,198.94 per bitcoin as of September 30, 2025. Net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $10,709,537 for the three months ended September 30, 2025, which consisted of net investment loss of $(113,409), net realized gain of $46,950 and $10,775,996 net increase in unrealized appreciation on investment in bitcoin. Net assets increased to $181,996,514 at September 30, 2025 and total return (based on NAV per Share) for the three months ended September 30, 2025 was 6.44%. For the three months ended September 30, 2025, the $16,123,907 net increase in net assets resulted from the aforementioned net increase in net assets resulting from operations in addition to a $5,414,370 increase resulting from capital share transactions.
Previous report
Bitcoin posted positive returns in the third quarter of 2025 as supportive regulatory developments related to digital assets in the United States, such as the digital assets market structure bill, the CLARITY Act, and the Anti-CDBC Surveillance State Act progressed, and the passage of the stablecoin-focused legislation, the GENIUS Act. The broader macroeconomic backdrop also lent support, with the restart of the Federal Reserve’s easing cycle supporting the appetite for digital asset products.
Previous report
Net realized and unrealized gain on investment in bitcoin for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was $10,113,179 which includes a net realized gain of $348 on the sale of bitcoin to pay the Sponsor’s Fee and a net change in unrealized appreciation on investment in bitcoin of $10,112,831. Net realized and unrealized gain on investment in bitcoin for the three-month period ending September 30, 2024 was driven by bitcoin price appreciation from $63,369.30 per bitcoin as of June 30, 2024 to $63,677.63 per bitcoin as of September 30, 2024. Net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $10,019,323 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, which consisted of net investment loss of $(93,856), net realized gain of $348 and $10,112,831 net increase in unrealized appreciation on investment in bitcoin. Net assets increased to $235,911,375 at September 30, 2024 and total return (based on NAV per Share) for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was 0.43%. For the three months ended September 30, 2024, the $154,134,881 net increase in net assets resulted from the aforementioned net increase in net assets resulting from operations in addition to a $144,115,558 increase resulting from capital share transactions.
Previous report
Bitcoin posted positive performance in the third quarter of 2024, fueled by bullish sentiment for cryptocurrencies. Although bitcoin was generally trending lower since mid-March 2024 due to reduced risk appetite, market expectations for a potential second term as president by former President Trump, who is viewed as “crypto-friendly”, lent support to digital assets.
Previous report
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 Compared to the Period January 11, 2024 (Commencement of Operations) to September 30, 2024
Previous report
Net realized and unrealized gain on investment in bitcoin for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was $7,954,435 which includes a net realized gain of $164,386 on the sale of bitcoin to pay the Sponsor’s Fee, a net realized gain of $56,238,619 on the sale of bitcoin to meet redemptions and a net decrease in unrealized appreciation on investment in bitcoin of $(48,448,570). Net realized and unrealized gain on investment in bitcoin for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was driven by bitcoin price appreciation from $93,358.58 per bitcoin as of December 31, 2024 to $114,198.94 per bitcoin as of September 30, 2025. Net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $7,540,751 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025, which consisted of net investment loss of $(413,684), net realized gain of $56,403,005 and $(48,448,570) net decrease in unrealized appreciation on investment in bitcoin. Net assets decreased to $181,996,514 at September 30, 2025 and total return (based on NAV per Share) for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025 was 22.10%. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the $(178,520,718) net decrease in net assets resulted from the aforementioned net increase in net assets resulting from operations offset by a $(186,061,469) net decrease resulting from capital share transactions.
Previous report
Bitcoin posted strong gains in the first three quarters of 2025. After experiencing losses early in the year due to a dip in sentiment and the ByBit hack that temporarily fueled crypto-related cybersecurity concerns, bitcoin rebounded in the second and third quarters. Recovering sentiment and the supportive digital assets-related regulatory developments in the United States, such as the adoption of the GENIUS Act, provided tailwinds for digital assets overall. The lead-up to the U.S. federal government shutdown also contributed to a supportive backdrop for bitcoin demand.
Previous report
Net realized and unrealized gain on investment in bitcoin for the period January 11, 2024 (commencement of operations) through September 30, 2024 (the “Period“) was $18,529,116 which includes a net realized gain of $348 on the sale of bitcoin to pay the Sponsor’s fee, a net realized gain of $1,170,266 on the sale of bitcoin to meet redemptions and a net increase in unrealized appreciation on investment in bitcoin of $17,358,502. Net realized and unrealized gain on investment in bitcoin for the Period was driven by bitcoin price appreciation from $46,411.68 per bitcoin as of January 10, 2024 (the end of day price prior to the commencement of operations) to $63,677.63 per bitcoin as of September 30, 2024. Net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $18,435,260 for the Period, which consisted of net investment loss of $(93,856), net realized gain of $1,170,614 and $17,358,502 net increase in unrealized appreciation on investment in bitcoin. Net assets increased to $235,911,375 at September 30, 2024 and total return (based on NAV per Share) for the Period was 35.20%. For the Period, the $235,861,375 net increase in net assets resulted from the aforementioned net increase in net assets resulting from operations and by a $217,426,115 net increase resulting from capital share transactions.
Previous report
For the period January 11, 2024 (commencement of operations) 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, 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 at the time in March 2024 of $73,000, bitcoin prices trended lower. The third quarter was a positive quarter for bitcoin fueled by market expectations for a potential second term as president by former President Trump.
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Previous wording
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read together with, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, our unaudited financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Quarterly Report”), which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). The following discussion may contain forward-looking statements based on assumptions we believe to be reasonable. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed below and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report, “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” and the risks described in the in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of the Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
Current wording
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read together with, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, our unaudited financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Quarterly Report”), which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). The following discussion may contain forward-looking statements based on assumptions we believe to be reasonable. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed below and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report, “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” and the risks described in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of the Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.
Previous wording
The Trust is an exchange-traded fund that issues Shares that are traded on the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. (the “Exchange”). The Trust’s investment objective is to gain exposure to the price of bitcoin as represented by the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate – New York Variant (the “Reference Rate”), less expenses and liabilities of the Trust’s operations. In seeking to achieve its investment objective, the Trust holds bitcoin and values its Shares daily based on the Reference Rate, which is based on an aggregation of executed trade flow of major bitcoin platforms. On January 11, 2024, the Shares commenced trading on the Exchange under the ticker symbol “BTCW”.
Current wording
The Trust’s investment objective is to gain exposure to the price of bitcoin, less expenses and liabilities of the Trust’s operations. In seeking to achieve its investment objective, the Trust will hold bitcoin and will value its Shares daily based on the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate - New York Variant (the “Reference Rate”).
Previous wording
The following discussion and analysis was prepared to supplement information contained in the accompanying financial statements and is intended to explain certain items regarding the Trust’s financial condition as of September 30, 2025 and its results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, the three months ended September 30, 2024, and the period January 11, 2024 (commencement of operations) to September 30, 2024. It should be read in conjunction with the unaudited financial statements and related notes thereto contained in this Quarterly Report.
Current wording
The following discussion and analysis was prepared to supplement information contained in the accompanying financial statements and is intended to explain certain items regarding the Trust’s financial condition as of March 31, 2026 and its results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. It should be read in conjunction with the unaudited financial statements and related notes thereto contained in this Quarterly Report.
Previous wording
Selected Financial Highlights for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, three months ended September 30, 2024, and the period January 11, 2024 (commencement of operations) to September 30, 2024
Current wording
Selected Financial Highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025
Previous wording
The methodology of the Reference Rate used to value bitcoin for purposes of calculating NAV per Share may not be deemed consistent with GAAP and may be different from the value of bitcoin used in the Trust’s GAAP financial statements. To the extent the methodology used to calculate the Reference Rate is deemed not to be consistent with GAAP, the Trust will utilize an alternative GAAP-consistent pricing source for purposes of the Trust’s periodic financial statements, as further discussed below.
Current wording
The methodology of the Reference Rate used to value bitcoin for purposes of calculating NAV Per Share may not be deemed consistent with GAAP. To the extent the methodology used to calculate the Reference Rate is deemed not to be consistent with GAAP, the Trust will utilize an alternative GAAP-consistent pricing source for purposes of the Trust’s periodic financial statements, as further discussed below.
Previous wording
The Trust Administrator calculates the NAV of the Trust once each Exchange trading day. The NAV for a normal trading day will be released after 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Trading during the core trading session on the Exchange typically closes at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. However, NAVs are not officially struck until later in the day (often by 5:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time and almost always by 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time).
Current wording
The Trust Administrator calculates the NAV of the Trust once each Exchange trading day. The NAV for a normal trading day will be released after 4:00 p.m. ET. Trading during the core trading session on the Exchange typically closes at 4:00 p.m. ET. However, NAVs are not officially struck until later in the day (often by 5:30 p.m. ET and almost always by 8:00 p.m. ET).
Previous wording
The Sponsor believes that the Reference Rate is reflective of a reasonable valuation of the average spot price of bitcoin. However, in the event the Reference Rate is not available or is determined by the Sponsor to not be reliable, the Sponsor will “fair value” the Trust’s bitcoin holdings. The Sponsor does not anticipate that the need to “fair value” bitcoin will be a common occurrence. The Sponsor reserves the right to replace the Reference Rate with another valuation methodology which it believes will accurately track the price of bitcoin. If the Sponsor makes the decision to materially change the valuation methodology or replace either the Reference Rate or the Benchmark Administrator, the Sponsor will notify Shareholders via a posting on the Trust’s website, prospectus supplement, post-effective amendment, through a current report on Form 8-K or in the Trust’s annual or quarterly reports.
Current wording
The Sponsor believes that the Reference Rate will be reflective of a reasonable valuation of the average spot price of bitcoin. However, in the event the Reference Rate was not available or determined by the Sponsor to not be reliable, the Sponsor would “fair value” the Trust’s bitcoin holdings. The Sponsor does not anticipate that the need to “fair value” bitcoin will be a common occurrence. The Sponsor reserves the right to replace the Reference Rate with another valuation methodology which it believes will accurately track the price of bitcoin. If the Sponsor makes the decision to materially change the valuation methodology or replace either the Reference Rate or the Benchmark Administrator, the Sponsor will notify Shareholders via a posting on the Trust’s website, prospectus supplement, post-effective amendment, through a current report on Form 8-K or in the Trust’s annual or quarterly reports.
Previous wording
As of September 30, 2025, the Trust had a net closing balance of 1,594.0029 bitcoins with a value of $181,851,502 based on the Reference Rate Price of $114,084.80, which is calculated pursuant to non-GAAP methodology. For the three-month period ended September 30, 2025, the Trust determined that Coinbase was its principal market. As of September 30, 2025, the total market value of the Trust’s bitcoin was $182,033,442, based on the price of bitcoin in the principal market of $114,198.94.
Current wording
As of March 31, 2026, the Trust had a net closing balance of 2,163.126 bitcoins with a value of $146,728,677 based on the Reference Rate Price of $67,831.76, which is calculated pursuant to non-GAAP methodology. As of March 31, 2026, the total market value of the Trust’s bitcoin was $147,304,068, based on the price of bitcoin in the principal market of $68,097.76. For the three-month period ended March 31, 2026, the Trust determined that Coinbase was its principal market.
Previous wording
The following chart(s) illustrates the movement in the Market Price per Share and the Trust’s NAV per Share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025.
Current wording
The following chart illustrates the movement in the Market Price per Share and the Trust’s NAV per Share for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
Previous wording
The table below illustrates the high and low price of bitcoin as represented by the Reference Rate and the principal market during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025.
Current wording
The table below illustrates the high and low price of bitcoin as represented by the Reference Rate and the principal market during the three months ended March 31, 2026.
Previous wording
The Trust will pay the Sponsor a unified fee of 0.25% per annum of the Trust’s average daily NAV (the “Sponsor Fee”) as compensation for services performed under the Trust Agreement. The Trust’s only ordinary recurring expense is expected to be the Sponsor Fee. For the period commencing on January 11, 2024 (the day the Trust’s Shares were initially listed on the Exchange) through July 11, 2024, the Sponsor waived the entire Sponsor Fee on the first $1.0 billion of Trust assets. After the close of business on July 11, 2024, the waiver expired and was not renewed.
Current 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. The Trust’s only ordinary recurring expense is expected to be the Sponsor Fee.
Previous wording
Because the Trust does not have any income, it will need to sell bitcoin to cover the Sponsor’s Fee and expenses not assumed by the Sponsor, if any. The Trust may also be subject to other liabilities (for example, as a result of litigation) that have also not been assumed by the Sponsor. The only source of funds to cover those liabilities will be sales of bitcoin held by the Trust. Even if there are no expenses other than those assumed by the Sponsor, and there are no other liabilities of the Trust, the Trust will still need to sell bitcoin to pay the Sponsor’s Fee.
Current wording
The Sponsor Fee is calculated on a daily basis (accrued at 1/365, or 1/366 in a leap year, of the applicable annual Sponsor Fee percentage multiplied by the Trust’s NAV) and paid on a monthly basis. To cover the Sponsor’s Fee, and extraordinary expenses not assumed by the Sponsor, the Sponsor or its delegate will cause the Trust (or its delegate) to instruct the Execution Agent to convert bitcoin held by the Trust into U.S. dollars. Because the Trust does not have any income, it will need to sell bitcoin to cover the Sponsor’s Fee and expenses not assumed by the Sponsor, if any. The Trust may also be subject to other liabilities (for example, as a result of litigation) that have also not been assumed by the Sponsor. The only source of funds to cover those liabilities are sales of bitcoin held by the Trust. Even if there are no expenses other than those assumed by the Sponsor, and there are no other liabilities of the Trust, the Trust will still need to sell bitcoin to pay the Sponsor’s Fee. The result of these sales is a decrease in the amount of bitcoin represented by each Share.
Previous wording
Except for periods during which all or a portion of the Sponsor Fee was waived, the Sponsor Fee will accrue and be payable in U.S. dollars. In exchange for the Sponsor’s Fee, the Sponsor has agreed to assume the marketing and the following administrative expenses of the Trust: the fees of the Trustee, the Trust Administrator, Fund Accountant, Transfer Agent, the Marketing Agent, the Bitcoin Custodian, the Cash Custodians’ Fee, Exchange listing fees, SEC registration fees, printing and mailing costs, tax reporting fees, audit fees, license fees and ordinary legal fees and expenses. The Sponsor will also pay the costs of the Trust’s organization and the initial sale of the Shares. There is no cap on the amount of these Sponsor paid expenses.
Current wording
The Trust’s only ordinary recurring expense is expected to be the Sponsor Fee. In exchange for the Sponsor’s Fee, the Sponsor has agreed to assume the marketing and the following administrative expenses of the Trust: the fees of the Trustee, the Trust Administrator, Fund Accountant, Transfer Agent, and Marketing Agent, the Custodians’ Fee, Exchange listing fees, SEC registration fees, printing and mailing costs, tax reporting fees, audit fees, license fees and ordinary legal fees and expenses. There is no cap on the amount of these Sponsor paid expenses.
Previous wording
We have not entered into any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources and would be considered material to Shareholders.
Current wording
The Trust has not entered into any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on the Trust’s financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources and would be considered material to Shareholders. The Trust’s only source of liquidity is its sales of bitcoin.