Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF

The Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF reported a significant decline in net assets and NAV per share for the six months ended June 30, 2026. Net assets decreased by 42.8% to $1.89 billion from $3.31 billion at year-end 2025, with NAV per share falling to $19.47 from $29.06. The Trust experienced a net decrease in net assets from operations of $(991.6) million, a stark contrast to the $610.1 million increase in the prior year period. Additionally, the Sponsor announced a change in its Pricing Benchmark Provider, transitioning to FTSE International Limited by August 2026.

Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF's Sponsor, 21Shares US LLC, has terminated its licensing agreement with CF Benchmarks Ltd., effective August 31, 2026. This agreement covered the use of the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate—New York Variant for valuing the Trust's shares and calculating its net asset value. The termination is part of a broader transition to a new benchmark provider. The Sponsor intends to enter a new licensing agreement with FTSE International Limited around August 24, 2026, for similar index data services.

The Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF reported a significant decrease in net assets and net asset value per share for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Net assets declined to $2.39 billion from $3.31 billion at the end of 2025, with NAV per share falling to $22.49 from $29.06. The Trust experienced a net decrease in net assets from operations of $716.8 million, reflecting a total return of -22.61%.