- BCOR offers indirect exposure to Bitcoin through corporate holdings.
- Tracks firms like MicroStrategy and Tesla.
- Launch reflects increased institutional Bitcoin interest.
The introduction of BCOR demonstrates a shift in corporate treasury practices and reflects growing institutional interest in Bitcoin.
Grayscale Investments
Grayscale Investments, the world’s largest crypto-native asset manager, has unveiled a novel financial product. Their new ETF, the Grayscale Bitcoin Adopters ETF (Ticker: BCOR), tracks the performance of companies using Bitcoin as a corporate treasury asset.
The ETF focuses on firms that hold substantial Bitcoin reserves, including entities such as MicroStrategy Inc., Tesla Inc., and MercadoLibre Inc.. It allows investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin via these company shares, without needing to hold Bitcoin directly.
“BCOR provides investors with a new way to participate in the growing trend of corporate Bitcoin treasury adoption without needing to hold Bitcoin directly.” – David LaValle, Global Head of ETFs, Grayscale.
The launch of the BCOR ETF has significant financial implications. The ETF’s assets under management amounted to $1.01 million at inception. This new investment vehicle brings a 0.59% expense ratio, reflecting the cost of management and operation.
As companies increasingly adopt Bitcoin in their balance sheets, their influence in the crypto market grows.
Public companies have increased holdings by a significant margin in early 2025, indicating a shift towards Bitcoin as a stable financial reserve.
Analyzing these trends, the future of crypto-financial products appears promising as corporate adoption strengthens. However, regulatory responses remain subdued with no explicit comments from major financial oversight bodies.