CoinShares Bitcoin ETF
For the period ended Mar 31, 2026. Filed May 12, 2026.
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Mar 31, 2026 · Filed May 12, 2026
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-09-30; filed 2025-11-13.
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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 2026-05-12.
0001999371-26-010552
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.
Compared 42 previous paragraphs and 41 current paragraphs.
24 unchanged; 12 reworded; 5 added; 5 removed; 1 previous and 0 current paragraphs rearranged.
Tables are not compared: 7 previous and 7 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.
A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.
Added paragraphs (5)
Current report
The Trust’s inception of operation was January 11, 2024. The Trust had no operations prior to January 11, 2024, other than matters relating to its organization and the registration of the Shares under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”).
Current report
The offering of the Trust’s Shares is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) in accordance with the 1933 Act.
Current report
The Trust’s net asset value decreased from $505,380,907 at December 31, 2025, to $429,730,949 at March 31, 2026. The change in the Trust’s net assets resulted from an increase in outstanding Shares, which rose from 20,425,000 at December 31, 2025, to 22,335,000 at March 31, 2026, as a result of 2,510,000 Shares (502 Baskets) being created and 600,000 Shares (120 Baskets) being redeemed during the quarter, and a decrease in the value of bitcoin, which depreciated 22.2% from $87,650 at December 31, 2025, to $68,198 at March 31, 2026.
Current report
The net asset value per Share decreased 22.2% from $24.74 at December 31, 2025, to $19.24 at March 31, 2026.
Current report
The net asset value per Share decreased 11.1% from $26.43 at December 31, 2024 to $23.49 at March 31, 2025.
Removed paragraphs (5)
Previous report
The Trust’s net asset value increased from $625,905,470 at June 30, 2025, to $682,460,646 at September 30, 2025. The change in the Trust’s net assets resulted from an increase in outstanding Shares, which rose from 20,705,000 at June, 2025, to 21,120,000 at September 30, 2025, as a result of 1,160,000 Shares being created and 745,000 Shares being redeemed during the quarter, and an increase in the value of bitcoin, which appreciated 7.0% from $106,930 at June 30, 2025, to $114,394 at September 30, 2025. The net asset value per Share increased 6.9% from $30.22 at June 30, 2025, to $32.31 at September 30, 2025.
Previous report
The Trust’s net asset value increased from $518,313,439 at June 30, 2024, to $569,655,239 at September 30, 2024. The change in the Trust’s net assets resulted from an increase in outstanding Shares, which grew from 29,545,000 at June 30, 2024, to 31,720,000 at September 30, 2024, as a result of 2,730,000 Shares being created and 555,000 Shares being redeemed during the quarter, and an increase in the value of bitcoin, which appreciated 2.4% from $61,910 at June 30, 2024, to $63,418 at September 30, 2024.
Previous report
The net asset value per Share increased 2.4% from $17.54 at June 30, 2024 to $17.96 at September 30, 2024.
Previous report
The Trust’s net asset value increased from $0 at December 31, 2023, to $569,655,239 at September 30, 2024. The change in the Trust’s net assets resulted from an increase in outstanding Shares, which grew from 0 at December 31, 2023, to 31,720,000 at September 30, 2024, and an increase in the value of bitcoin, which appreciated 38.3% from $45,853 at January 10, 2024 (the initial share purchase date), to $63,418 at September 30, 2024. The net asset value per Share increased 38.2% from $13.00 at January 10, 2024 (the initial share purchase date), to $17.96 at September 30, 2024.
Previous report
The increase in net assets from operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $33,564,168, resulting from an increase in unrealized gain on the Trust’s bitcoin investment of $19,227,215, realized gains on the disposition of bitcoin of $14,971,689, and net Sponsor Fees incurred of $634,736.
Reworded paragraphs (12)
Previous wording
CoinShares Bitcoin ETF, formerly CoinShares Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund (the “Trust”), is a Delaware statutory trust formed on January 20, 2021. On July 25, 2025, the Trust filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Certificate of Trust to change its name from CoinShares Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund to CoinShares Bitcoin ETF. The Trust issues common units of beneficial interest (“Shares”), which represent units of fractional undivided beneficial interest in and ownership of the Trust. The Shares of the Trust are listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC (“Nasdaq” or the “Exchange”). CoinShares Co., a Delaware corporation, is the sponsor of the Trust (the “Sponsor”), and CSC Delaware Trust Company is the trustee of the Trust (the “Trustee”). The operations of the Trust are governed by the Amended and Restated Trust Agreement of the Trust, among the Trustee, the Sponsor, and the shareholders from time to time thereunder (the “Shareholders”), as may be amended from time to time (the “Trust Agreement”). The Trust is an exchange-traded product. When the Trust sells or redeems its Shares, it will do so in blocks of 5,000 Shares (a “Basket”) based on the quantity of bitcoin attributable to each Share of the Trust (net of accrued but unpaid expenses and liabilities). Only registered broker-dealers that have previously entered into an agreement with the Sponsor governing the terms and conditions of such issuance (such broker-dealers, the “Authorized Participants”), can place orders to receive Baskets in exchange for cash. Baskets may be redeemed by the Trust in exchange for the cash proceeds from selling the amount of bitcoin corresponding to their redemption value.
Current wording
CoinShares Bitcoin ETF (the “Trust”) was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on January 20, 2021. The fiscal year for the Trust is December 31st. The Trust issues common units of beneficial interest (“Shares”), which represent units of fractional undivided beneficial interest in and ownership of the Trust. The Shares of the Trust are listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC (“Nasdaq” or the “Exchange”). CoinShares Co., a Delaware corporation, is the sponsor of the Trust (the “Sponsor”). CSC Delaware Trust Company is the trustee of the Trust (the “Trustee”). U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC is the transfer agent of the Trust (in such capacity, the “Transfer Agent”) and the administrator of the Trust (in such capacity, the “Administrator”), Paralel Distributors LLC is the marketing agent of the Trust (the “Marketing Agent”), Coinbase Custody Trust Company, LLC (“Coinbase”), BitGo Trust Company, Inc. (“BitGo”), and Komainu (Jersey) Limited (“Komainu” and collectively with Coinbase and BitGo, the “Custodians”) are the custodians of the Trust’s bitcoin, Coinbase, Inc., an affiliate of Coinbase, is the prime broker of the Trust (the “Prime Broker”), and U.S. Bank, N.A., an affiliate of the Transfer Agent and Administrator, is the cash custodian of the Trust (the “Cash Custodian”). The operations of the Trust are governed by the provisions of the First Amended and Restated Trust Agreement of the Trust, among the Trustee, the Sponsor, and the shareholders from time to time thereunder (the “Shareholders”), as may be amended from time to time (the “Trust Agreement”). The Trust is an exchange-traded fund that sells or redeems common shares of beneficial interest (“Shares”) in blocks of 5,000 Shares (a “Basket”) based on the quantity of bitcoin attributable to each Share of the Trust (net of accrued but unpaid expenses and liabilities). There are an unlimited number of authorized Shares.
Previous wording
The Sponsor maintains a website (coinshares.com/us/etf/brrr/), through which the Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”), can be accessed free of charge, as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically file with, or furnished to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Additional information regarding the Trust may also be found on the SEC’s EDGAR database atwww.sec.gov.
Current wording
The Sponsor maintains a website (coinshares.com/us/etf/brrr/), through which the Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”), can be accessed free of charge, as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. Additional information regarding the Trust may also be found on the SEC’s EDGAR database atwww.sec.gov.
Previous wording
In seeking to achieve its investment objective, the Trust holds bitcoin and values its Shares daily based on the value of bitcoin as reflected by the Index, which is an independently calculated value based on an aggregation of executed trade flow of major bitcoin spot exchanges. The Index currently uses substantially the same methodology as the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate (“BRR”), including utilizing the same bitcoin exchanges, which is the underlying rate to determine settlement of CME bitcoin futures contracts, except that the Index is calculated as of 4:00 p.m. ET, whereas the BRR is calculated as of 4:00 p.m. London time. There can be no assurance that the Trust will achieve its investment objective. The Sponsor is authorized under the Trust Agreement to substitute an alternative index, reference rate, or other methodology for valuing bitcoin for the Index for purposes of the Trust’s investment objective and valuation policies at its sole discretion and without Shareholder approval. The Shares are designed to provide investors with a cost-effective and convenient way to invest in bitcoin.
Current wording
In seeking to achieve its investment objective, the Trust holds bitcoin and values its Shares daily based on the value of bitcoin as reflected by the Index, which is an independently calculated value based on an aggregation of executed trade flow of major bitcoin spot exchanges. The Sponsor is authorized under the Trust Agreement to substitute an alternative index, reference rate, or other methodology for valuing bitcoin for the Index for purposes of the Trust’s investment objective and valuation policies at its sole discretion and without Shareholder approval. The Shares are designed to provide investors with a cost-effective and convenient way to invest in bitcoin.
Previous wording
On each day other than a Saturday or a Sunday, or a day on which Nasdaq is closed for regular trading (a “Business Day”), as soon as practicable after 4:00 p.m. ET, the Trust evaluates the bitcoin held by the Trust as reflected by the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate – New York Variant for the Bitcoin – U.S. Dollar trading pair (the “Index”) and determines the net asset value of the Trust and the net asset value per Share (“NAV”).
Current wording
On each day other than a Saturday or a Sunday, or a day on which Nasdaq is closed for regular trading (a “Business Day”), as soon as practicable after 4:00 p.m. ET, the Trust evaluates the bitcoin held by the Trust as reflected by the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate – New York Variant for the Bitcoin – U.S. Dollar trading pair (the “CF Benchmarks Index”) and determines the net asset value of the Trust and the net asset value per Share (“NAV”).
Previous wording
The Index is calculated as of 4:00 p.m. ET. The Index is designed based on the IOSCO Principles for Financial Benchmarks and is a Registered Benchmark under UK Benchmark Regulations (“BMR”). The administrator of the Index is CF Benchmarks Ltd. (the “Index Administrator”) a UK incorporated company, authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) of the UK as a Benchmark Administrator, under UK BMR.
Current wording
The CF Benchmarks Index is calculated as of 4:00 p.m. ET. The CF Benchmarks Index is designed based on the IOSCO Principles for Financial Benchmarks and is a Registered Benchmark under UK Benchmark Regulations (“BMR”). The administrator of the CF Benchmarks Index is CF Benchmarks Ltd. (the “Index Administrator”) a UK incorporated company, authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) of the UK as a Benchmark Administrator, under UK BMR.
Previous wording
The net asset value per Share of $34.56 at August 13, 2025 was the highest during the quarter, compared with a low of $29.85 at July 1, 2025.
Current wording
The net asset value per Share of $27.53 at January 14, 2026 was the highest during the quarter, compared with a low of $18.03 at February 5, 2026.
Previous wording
The increase in net assets from operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was $107,856,285, resulting from a decrease in unrealized gain on the Trust’s bitcoin investment of $16,289,482, realized gains on the disposition of bitcoin of $125,395,088, and Sponsor Fees incurred of $1,249,321.
Current wording
The decrease in net assets from operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 was $120,689,754, resulting from a decrease in unrealized gain on the Trust’s bitcoin investment of $120,717,285, realized gains on the disposition of bitcoin of $316,512 and Sponsor Fees incurred of $288,981.
Previous wording
The Trust’s net asset value decreased from $826,115,990 at December 31, 2024, to $682,460,646 at September 30, 2025. The change in the Trust’s net assets resulted from a decrease in outstanding Shares, which fell from 31,260,000 at December 31, 2024, to 21,120,000 at September 30, 2025, and an increase in the value of bitcoin, which appreciated 22.5% from $93,381 at December 31, 2024, to $114,394 at September 30, 2025. The net asset value per Share increased 22.2% from $26.43 at December 31, 2024, to $32.31 at September 30, 2025.
Current wording
The Trust’s net asset value decreased from $826,115,990 at December 31, 2024, to $480,386,204 at March 31, 2025. The change in the Trust’s net assets resulted from a decrease in outstanding Shares, which fell from 31,260,000 at December 31, 2024, to 20,450,000 at March 31, 2025, as a result of 610,000 Shares (122 Baskets) being created and 11,420,000 Shares (2,284 Baskets) being redeemed during the quarter, and a decrease in the value of bitcoin, which depreciated 11.1% from $93,381 at December 31, 2024, to $83,057 at March 31, 2025.
Previous wording
The net asset value per Share of $19.22 at July 22, 2024 was the highest during the quarter, compared with a low of $15.05 at August 5, 2024.
Current wording
The net asset value per Share of $30.17 at January 21, 2025 was the highest during the quarter, compared with a low of $22.21 at March 10, 2025.
Previous wording
The increase in net assets from operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 was $12,632,292, resulting from an increase in unrealized gain on the Trust’s bitcoin investment of $10,981,879, realized gains on the disposition of bitcoin of $1,994,668, and Sponsor Fees incurred of $344,255.
Current wording
The decrease in net assets from operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was $76,612,819, resulting from a decrease in unrealized gain on the Trust’s bitcoin investment of $181,830,142, realized gains on the disposition of bitcoin of $105,677,876, and Sponsor Fees incurred of $460,553.
Previous wording
The Trust has not used, nor does it expect to use in the future, special purpose entities to facilitate off balance sheet financing arrangements and have no loan guarantee arrangements or off balance sheet arrangements of any kind other than agreements entered into in the normal course of business, which may include indemnification provisions related to certain risks service providers undertake in performing services for the Trust. While the Trust’s exposure under such indemnification provisions cannot be estimated, these general business indemnifications are not expected to have a material impact on a Trust’s financial position.
Current wording
The Trust has not used, nor does it expect to use in the future, special purpose entities to facilitate off balance sheet financing arrangements and have no loan guarantee arrangements or off balance sheet arrangements of any kind other than agreements entered into in the normal course of business, which may include indemnification provisions related to certain risks service providers undertake in performing services for the Trust. While the Trust’s exposure under such indemnification provisions cannot be estimated, these general business indemnifications are not expected to have a material impact on the Trust’s financial position.
Previous wording
The Trust’s periodic financial statements may not utilize the net asset value of the Trust determined by reference to the Index to the extent the methodology used to calculate the Index is deemed not to be consistent with GAAP. The Trust’s periodic financial statements will be prepared in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC Topic 820”) and utilize an exchange-traded price from the Trust’s principal market for bitcoin on the Trust’s financial statement measurement date. The Sponsor will determine at its sole discretion the valuation sources and policies used to prepare the Trust’s financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Under GAAP, such a price is expected to be deemed a Level 1 input in accordance with the ASC Topic 820 because it is expected to be a quoted price in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Current wording
The Trust’s periodic financial statements may not utilize the net asset value of the Trust determined by reference to the Index to the extent the methodology used to calculate the Index is deemed not to be consistent with GAAP. The Trust’s periodic financial statements will be prepared in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC Topic 820”) and utilize an exchange-traded price from the Trust’s principal market for bitcoin on the Trust’s financial statement measurement date. The Sponsor will determine at its sole discretion the valuation sources and policies used to prepare the Trust’s financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Under GAAP, such a price is expected to be deemed a Level 1 input in accordance with the ASC Topic 820 because it is expected to be a quoted price in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. The Sponsor will determine at its sole discretion the valuation sources and policies used to prepare the Trust’s financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Rearranged previous paragraphs (1)
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024