Bitcoin ETP Featuring DeFi Yield Debuts Across European Markets

Fineqia Launches Bitcoin Yield ETP Leveraging DeFi Strategies

A new Bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) offering yield from decentralized finance (DeFi) markets has made its debut on Tuesday, marking what issuer Fineqia describes as a first-of-its-kind investment vehicle.

The Fineqia Bitcoin Yield ETP (YBTC), listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange, aims to deliver an annual yield of 6% by deploying investor assets into DeFi protocols. The product is issued by Fineqia’s Liechtenstein-based subsidiary and managed in partnership with Psalion Yield, a digital asset investment firm specializing in blockchain-based yield strategies.

Unlike other crypto yield ETPs that typically rely on derivatives or structured notes, YBTC maintains direct one-to-one exposure to Bitcoin while generating returns through actual DeFi activities.

“It allows investors to earn additional BTC while holding it, blending long-term confidence in Bitcoin with the power of compounding returns, all within a regulated structure,” said Bundeep Singh Rangar, CEO of Fineqia.

Another key feature of YBTC is support for in-kind transfers, enabling investors to contribute Bitcoin directly to the ETP without first converting it into fiat currency. This structure can help investors avoid triggering taxable events tied to asset sales.

The launch comes amid increasing interest from both retail and institutional investors in crypto-focused financial products. Crypto ETPs like YBTC have made it easier for traditional investors to gain digital asset exposure via regular brokerage accounts, without needing crypto wallets or direct blockchain transactions.

Fineqia noted that Bitcoin exchange-traded products have seen significant growth over the past year, with total assets across the sector now exceeding $150 billion.