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AfterDark ETF: A Bitcoin Trading 'Glitch'?
13 Dec
Summary
- New ETF plans Bitcoin exposure by trading futures and options.
- Overnight trading strategy showed over 200% gains since January.
- The AfterDark ETF is set to launch in mid-February 2026.
A new financial product, the Nicholas Bitcoin and Treasuries AfterDark ETF, is poised to launch in mid-February 2026, offering a unique approach to Bitcoin exposure. This ETF intends to trade Bitcoin-linked assets, such as futures contracts and ETFs, during periods when US financial markets are typically dormant.
Analysis of past trading data indicates a potentially lucrative strategy: acquiring Bitcoin-linked assets at the close of the US market and liquidating them at the subsequent opening. This method has reportedly yielded substantial returns, significantly outperforming traditional buy-and-hold approaches for Bitcoin since early 2024.
The AfterDark ETF's structure, allocating at least 80% to derivatives and other Bitcoin-linked financial instruments, aims to exploit perceived market inefficiencies. While further data is always beneficial, this strategy suggests a novel way to engage with the cryptocurrency market, potentially minimizing exposure to major volatility events.
