First leveraged MicroStrategy ETF launches in the US

The first Bitcoin-related leveraged exchange-traded fund (ETF) has debuted in the United States, in another significant development for institutional crypto adoption.

The new leveraged MicroStrategy ETF (MSTX) seeks to provide 175% long daily targeted exposure to MicroStrategy (MSTR).

The ETF could help offer more leveraged exposure to Bitcoin (BTC), according to Sylvia Jablonski, the CEO of Defiance ETFs, who said in an Aug. 15 announcement:

“We're amplifying the potential for investors seeking long-leveraged exposure to Bitcoin. Given MicroStrategy's inherent higher beta compared to Bitcoin, MSTX offers a unique opportunity for investors to maximize their leverage exposure to the Bitcoin market within an ETF wrapper."

ETF inflows can significantly contribute to a cryptocurrency’s price appreciation. For Bitcoin, ETFs accounted for about 75% of new investment in the cryptocurrency by Feb. 15 as it surpassed the $50,000 mark.