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$BITC (-2,08 %)
$CETH (-4,18 %)
$XRRL (-3,17 %)
$SLNC (-4,79 %)
$CTEN (-3,18 %)

Investment products for digital assets attracted fresh funds totaling USD 1.07 billion last week. After four weeks of cumulative outflows of USD 5.7 billion, this indicates a noticeable turnaround in sentiment. This was triggered by FOMC member John Williams' assessment that monetary policy would remain restrictive for the time being - a signal that fueled expectations of an interest rate cut before the end of the month.

Trading activity, on the other hand, was subdued: Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, weekly trading volumes of ETPs on digital assets amounted to just USD 24 billion. In the previous week, a record value of USD 56 billion had been achieved.

Despite the holiday break, the United States recorded inflows totaling USD 994 million, flanked by a further USD 97.6 million from Canada and USD 23.6 million from Switzerland. Germany, on the other hand, was one of the few markets with outflows, which amounted to USD 57.3 million.

$CTEN (-3,18 %)

I have no idea about crypto and have no crypto holdings in my portfolio so far. At the moment, I'm only putting a small amount of BTC into my kids' (6+8 years old) custody account.

For someone who is somewhat unfamiliar with the asset class and who sees a lot of gambling here, wouldn't it be the 'safest' thing for my own portfolio to invest in a product like $CTEN (-3,18 %) and wait and see which coins catch on and which ones crash?

I will probably continue to concentrate primarily on real estate and secondarily on shares and ETFs, but I would like to hear your opinion on this.

Why physically collateralized crypto ETPs are important

The global demand for regulated, transparent and simple ways to invest in cryptocurrencies is growing - especially in Germany. Many investors want to benefit from the performance of digital assets without having to deal with wallets, private keys or technical setup. This is exactly where CoinShares Physical ETPs come into play.

CoinShares is a European market leader in digital asset investments with offices in Switzerland, Jersey, the UK and Sweden. CoinShares Physical ETPs offer a simple, secure and transparent way to invest in assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and others - with the added benefit of physical collateralization that creates transparency and direct connection to the underlying asset.

What is an ETP and what does "physically backed" mean?

An ETP (Exchange Traded Product) is an exchange-traded financial product that tracks the price of an underlying asset - in this case cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum.

A "physically backed" ETP means:

• Each ETP unit is directly backed by real crypto assets.
• The underlying coins are held in secure cold storage vaults.
• Investors have a claim to the underlying digital assets.

The main benefit: Investors receive direct price participation without having to hold or manage the assets themselves.

Why choose CoinShares Physical ETPs?

Security & custody

All coins backing the ETPs are stored in highly secure, institutional cold storage solutions. Custody is provided by reputable third-party providers such as Komainu - a joint venture between Nomura, Ledger and CoinShares.

Transparency

CoinShares publishes daily:

• The exact amount of cryptocurrencies held,
• The net asset value (NAV) of each ETP,
• The number of ETP units issued,
• The amount of staking income distributed to investors.

Investors can see what they own and how it is structured at any time.

Regulation & Structure

The CoinShares Physical ETPs:

• Are listed on European exchanges, including Xetra in Germany,
• Are issued in accordance with applicable EU financial regulation and are subject to ongoing supervision by competent authorities,
• Are domiciled in Jersey - a jurisdiction with strong financial control.

Physical Collateral & Coin Entitlement

Each ETP unit grants the holder an entitlement to a certain amount of cryptocurrency ("Coin Entitlement"). This amount is updated daily and published transparently on the CoinShares website. This means that investors are not only financially but also economically linked to the underlying crypto asset.

What products are currently available?

CoinShares offers a growing range of single asset ETPs, including:

• CoinShares Physical Bitcoin - $BITC (-2,08 %)
• CoinShares Physical Staked Ethereum - $CETH (-4,18 %)
• CoinShares Physical Litecoin - $CLTC (-4,67 %)
• CoinShares Physical XRP - $XRRL (-3,17 %)
• CoinShares Physical Staked Tezos - $XTZS (-4,8 %)
• CoinShares Physical Staked Polkadot - $CDOT (-5,05 %)
• CoinShares Physical Staked Cardano - $CSDA (-5,23 %)
• CoinShares Physical Staked Solana - $SLNC (-4,79 %)
• CoinShares Physical Staked Chainlink - $CCHA (-5,67 %)
• CoinShares Physical Uniswap - $CIWP
• CoinShares Physical Staked Cosmos - $COMS (-4,01 %)
• CoinShares Physical Staked Polygon - $CPYG (-6,23 %)
• CoinShares Physical Staked Algorand - $RAND (-4,99 %)
• CoinShares Physical Top 10 Crypto Market ETP - $CTEN (-3,18 %)
• CoinShares Physical Smart Contract Platform ETP - $CSSC (-3,63 %)

Advantages for investors in Germany

• Access via Xetra and brokers such as Trade Republic, Scalable Capital, ING etc.
• Transparent fee structure: no hidden costs - only a simple annual management fee
• Easy to declare for tax purposes thanks to treatment as a standard security
• Physically secured and held in institutional custody
• Staking rewards possible for selected ETPs

Conclusion: Simple, secure and regulated access to crypto

CoinShares Physical ETPs offer German investors one of the most trustworthy and transparent ways to invest in cryptocurrencies - without technical hurdles, without private keys, without wallet management. This means:

• Crypto as a portfolio component, just like shares or ETFs
• Ideal for long-term investors with a focus on security and regulation
• Available via leading German brokers and platforms