Europe’s asset manager HANetf rolls out ETC to double or short Bitcoin and Ethereum

HANetf Launches Leveraged and Inverse Crypto ETCs

HANetf, a leading asset manager, has expanded its cryptocurrency offerings with the introduction of leveraged and inverse exchange-traded commodities (ETCs). These new products provide European traders with innovative ways to speculate on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) price fluctuations.

Available on Nasdaq Stockholm, these ETCs offer 2x leverage on both long and short positions. Traders can now access a 2x Long Bitcoin ETC, a 2x Long Ethereum ETC, and a 2x Short Bitcoin ETC, each with a 2% expense ratio.

HANetf co-founder Nik Bienkowski described the launch as a “natural evolution” for the crypto market, stating that the ETCs provide a “transparent, regulated, and efficient way to navigate short-term market movements,” regardless of whether investors hold bullish or bearish sentiment towards Bitcoin and Ethereum. This statement was made in a March 12th interview with ETF Stream.

This is not HANetf's first foray into crypto-related products. The firm already manages nine crypto ETPs with over $1.6 billion in combined assets under management.

The launch reflects a broader trend within the asset management industry, as firms actively seek new investment strategies and products to attract capital. For example, Bitwise recently introduced a Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF, enabling investors to bet on publicly traded companies holding significant Bitcoin reserves (at least 1,000 BTC). This ETF's initial holdings include notable companies such as MicroStrategy, MARA Holdings, CleanSpark, Riot Platforms, Boyaa Interactive, and Galaxy Digital.