Warsaw Stock Exchange launches its first ETF with exposure to Bitcoin

The first Bitcoin ETF debuted in Warsaw, Poland's capital and largest city, cementing the official integration of crypto assets into Polish financial markets with a robust regulatory framework.

Bitcoin is taking a historic step in Poland with the debut of the first ETF on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, a move that facilitates regulated access to crypto investments. The arrival of this exchange-traded fund marks an important step forward for the adoption of cryptocurrencies within a regulated financial environment in Central Europe.

The Warsaw Stock Exchange (GPW) is thus positioning itself as a pioneer by incorporating a Bitcoin-linked ETF, expanding the possibilities for investors seeking diversification with guarantees of transparency and oversight. This fund, managed by AgioFunds TFI SA, uses futures contracts on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) to offer exposure to Bitcoin, as well as including a strategy to mitigate currency risk between the US dollar and the Polish zloty.

This launch not only meets a growing demand for innovative and secure financial products, but also drives the institutional evolution of the Polish market, aligning it with global trends. 

Bitcoin ETF BETA: A regulated bridge between Bitcoin and the Warsaw Stock Exchange

El Bitcoin ETF BETA has just arrived on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, bringing with it a fresh and safe opportunity for European investors to access Bitcoin, the most recognized cryptocurrency in the world. What sets this fund apart is that it does not invest directly in Bitcoin, but in futures contracts traded on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, ensuring a transaction that meets the standards of major institutional players.

A notable feature of this new ETF is its hedging against fluctuations in the US dollar-zloty exchange rate, offering additional protection that increases its technical attractiveness in the European context. The approval of the prospectus by the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) in June was instrumental in its launch, authorizing the issuance of investment certificates in two series and establishing a solid legal framework for the fund.

Liquidity management falls to a specialized intermediary that acts as a market maker, ensuring smooth and efficient trading. This measure responds to the strategy of expanding and diversifying the investment options available in the public market, addressing the growing demand for instruments that combine innovation with a solid regulatory framework.

For Michał Kobza, member of the Board of Directors of the Exchange, this ETF expand access to Bitcoin and at the same time establishes a model for integrating other digital assets within a transparent and supervised framework. In essence, the Bitcoin BETA ETF represents a significant institutional advance that connects the cryptocurrency world with traditional markets under clear and professional criteria.

Poland joins the global map of crypto ETFs

Poland is consolidating its position as a key player in the digital financial market through the listing of the Bitcoin BETA ETF on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (GPW). This move not only brings Poland closer to other international exchanges that have already adopted Bitcoin and crypto-asset-based products, but also reflects a clear commitment to offering new investment options that satisfy both large institutional investors and small investors interested in digital assets.

The Bitcoin BETA ETF is not just another product; it is an organized and regulated response to the growing demand for new classes of digital assets, which seek to be serious and reliable tools within the traditional financial system. Kazimierz Szpak, CEO of BETA TFI SA, emphasizes that this fund emerges as a solution that reflects the institutional vision of how the financial offering should evolve to adapt to this global trend, leaving behind the idea that cryptocurrencies are exclusively speculative bets.

Overall, the ETF market in Poland has shown accelerated growth, supporting this trend. GPW data indicates that in 2025, the turnover of these funds will reach 1.900 billion zlotys, almost doubling last year's figure. This growth reflects increased confidence and widespread acceptance among investors, who value the transparency, efficiency, and diversification offered by these instruments.

With the addition of this new ETF, Poland not only expands the options available to its investors but also strengthens its position on the global stage of markets that integrate crypto assets under an institutional and regulated framework. At a time when oversight and legitimacy are essential, this initiative represents a strategic and natural step toward further integration of cryptocurrencies into traditional Polish portfolios.