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T-Rex Group, a financial services firm, has made waves in the ETF market with its <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1771146/000199937124007880/mstr-485apos_062724.htm" target="_blank" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1771146/000199937124007880/mstr-485apos_062724.htm" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">recent filing</a> for a highly leveraged exchange-traded fund centered around MicroStrategy (MSTR), a company heavily invested in bitcoin.&nbsp; 
This move underscores the fund’s aim to amplify daily movements in MSTR by a staggering 200%. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas described it as potentially the “most volatile ETF” ever seen in the U.S. 
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 T-Rex just filed for the first-ever 2x Microstrategy <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24MSTR&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$MSTR</a> ETFs.. these are a near-lock to be most volatile ETFs ever seen in the US, will likely be in the neighborhood of 20x the volatility of SPX. The ghost pepper of ETF hot sauce. <a href="https://t.co/NlUQMVTOxI" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/NlUQMVTOxI</a>— Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) <a href="https://twitter.com/EricBalchunas/status/1806436903119671763?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">June 27, 2024</a>
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The proposed T-Rex 2X Long MSTR Daily Target ETF seeks to magnify MicroStrategy’s daily performance, a strategy that could expose investors to volatility to a “ghost pepper” among ETFs, highlighting its potential for extreme fluctuations.&nbsp; 
The ETF’s design reflects T-Rex Group’s strategic bet on the inherent volatility of MSTR, which tracks closely with bitcoin’s swings due to its substantial bitcoin holdings. 
MicroStrategy, led by CEO Michael Saylor, has been proactive in enhancing its bitcoin exposure, recently <a href="https://www.cryptotimes.io/2024/06/13/microstrategy-plans-500m-convertible-notes-offering-for-bitcoin-investment/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">announcing a $500 million offering in convertible notes</a> to bolster its cryptocurrency holdings. This proactive stance has contributed to MSTR’s reputation for volatility, with its current implied volatility at 85.6, albeit trending lower amid stabilized bitcoin prices. 
In addition to the 2X Long MSTR ETF, T-Rex Group also filed for a counterpart that would take an inverse 2x position on MSTR’s performance. These filings further illustrate the firm’s strategy to cater to investors seeking amplified exposure, whether bullish or bearish, on MSTR’s volatile movements. 
This initiative by T-Rex Group marks a significant development in the ETF landscape, introducing products that promise heightened risk and reward scenarios tied closely to the fortunes of MicroStrategy and Bitcoin.&nbsp; 
As regulatory scrutiny and market interest intensify, the launch and performance of these leveraged ETFs could set new benchmarks for volatility in the U.S. ETF market, potentially reshaping strategies for risk management and speculative investment alike.

T-Rex Roars with 2X MicroStrategy ETF ‘Ghost Pepper’

The Crypto Times

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