Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs are a relatively new concept, but there are now dozens to choose from. In this video, I'll discuss the pure-play Bitcoin ETFs like the iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ: IBIT), as well as a few alternative ways to go.
*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Oct. 8, 2025. The video was published on Oct. 9, 2025.
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