Bitcoin’s at All-Time Highs—But It’s Not Too Late
Webinar details
July 24, 2025
11:00 AM US ET
Bitcoin’s year-to-date surge of over 30% to all-time highs is a wake-up call. If you haven't been treating Bitcoin as a strategic asset, now's the time to catch up. At VanEck, we anticipated this moment and are ready for it. The VanEck Bitcoin ETF (HODL) offers exposure to Bitcoin through a vehicle designed for strategic allocation, driven by our conviction that Bitcoin has a place in long-term portfolios.
Stop asking if Bitcoin belongs in your portfolio and focus on how to allocate. Whether you're refining your digital assets allocations or just starting the conversation, this webinar will offer perspectives grounded in experience.
Important Disclosures
VanEck Bitcoin ETF (“HODL”) and VanEck Ethereum ETF (“ETHV”) (collectively, the “Trusts”): This material must be preceded or accompanied by a Prospectus (HODL: Prospectus), ETHV (Prospectus). An investment in the Trusts involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. The value of Bitcoin and Ethereum is highly volatile, and you can lose your entire principal investment. HODL and ETHV are not an investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) and therefore are not subject to the same protections as mutual funds or ETFs registered under the 1940 Act.
The Sponsor for HODL and ETHV is VanEck Digital Assets, LLC. The Marketing Agent for HODL and ETHV is Van Eck Securities Corporation. VanEck Digital Assets, LLC., and Van Eck Securities Corporation are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Van Eck Associates Corporation.
This is not an offer to buy or sell, or a recommendation to buy or sell any of the securities, financial instruments or digital assets mentioned herein. The information presented does not involve the rendering of personalized investment, financial, legal, tax advice, or any call to action. Certain statements contained herein may constitute projections, forecasts and other forward-looking statements, which do not reflect actual results, are for illustrative purposes only, are valid as of the date of this communication, and are subject to change without notice. Actual future performance of any assets or industries mentioned are unknown. Information provided by third party sources are believed to be reliable and have not been independently verified for accuracy or completeness and cannot be guaranteed. VanEck does not guarantee the accuracy of third party data. The information herein represents the opinion of the author(s), but not necessarily those of VanEck or its other employees.
VanEck Bitcoin ETF Average Annual Total Returns* (%):
| 1 MO | 3 MO | YTD | 1 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | LIFE† | |
| HODL (NAV) | 2.60 | 29.52 | 14.67 | 78.15 | -- | -- | -- | 79.02 |
| HODL (Price) | 2.94 | 30.72 | 15.30 | 79.58 | -- | -- | -- | 78.72 |
| BBR (Index) | 2.60 | 29.52 | 14.67 | 78.15 | 78.42 | 63.67 | -- | 79.04 |
| Performance Differential (NAV - Index) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | -- | -- | -- | -0.02 |
* Returns less than one year are not annualized.
† Share price is calculated from January 11, 2024, which corresponds to the date the Shares commenced public trading. Net asset value returns are calculated from January 4, 2024, which is the inception date of the Trust.
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Please call 800.826.2333 or visit vaneck.com for performance current to the most recent month ended.
VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF Average Annual Total Returns* (%):
| 1 MO | 3 MO | YTD | 1 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | LIFE 08/13/07 |
|
| NLR (NAV) | 13.70 | 50.69 | 36.14 | 38.85 | 31.60 | 23.89 | 11.87 | 2.92 |
| NLR (Share Price) | 14.39 | 51.74 | 36.69 | 40.05 | 31.74 | 23.99 | 12.00 | 2.96 |
| MVNLRTR (Index) | 13.68 | 50.75 | 35.84 | 38.51 | 31.70 | 23.88 | 11.61 | 2.82 |
| Performance Differential (NAV - Index) | 0.02 | -0.06 | 0.30 | 0.34 | -0.10 | 0.01 | 0.26 | 0.10 |
* Returns less than one year are not annualized.
Index data prior to March 24, 2014 reflects that of the DAXglobal Nuclear Energy Index (DXNE). From March 24, 2014, forward, the index data reflects that of the Fund's underlying index, MVIS Global Uranium & Nuclear Energy Index (MVNLRTR). Index history which includes periods prior to March 24, 2014 reflects a blend of the performance of DXNE and MVNLRTR and is not intended for third party use.
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Please call 800.826.2333 or visit vaneck.com for performance current to the most recent month ended.
ETF Model Portfolios and Model Delivery SMAs
The models are not mutual funds or other types of securities and will not be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as investment companies under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and no units or shares of the models will be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, nor will they be registered with any state securities regulator. Accordingly, the models are not subject to compliance with the requirements of such acts. The models may also invest in digital assets, which are subject to significant risk, and are not suitable for all investors.
General VanEck ETF and Mutual Fund Risks
The principal risks of investing in VanEck ETFs and mutual funds include, but are not limited to, sector, market, economic, political, foreign currency, world event, index tracking, active management, social media analytics, derivatives, blockchain, commodities and non-diversification risks, as well as fluctuations in net asset value and the risks associated with investing in less developed capital markets. VanEck ETFs may also be subject to authorized participant concentration, no guarantee of active trading market, trading issues, passive management, fund shares trading, premium/discount risk and liquidity of fund shares risks. VanEck ETFs or mutual funds may loan their securities, which may subject them to additional credit and counterparty risk. ETFs or mutual funds that invest in high-yield securities are subject to subject to risks associated with investing in high-yield securities; which include a greater risk of loss of income and principal than funds holding higher-rated securities; concentration risk; credit risk; hedging risk; interest rate risk; and short sale risk. ETFs or mutual funds that invest in companies with small capitalizations are subject to elevated risks, which include, among others, greater volatility, lower trading volume and less liquidity than larger companies. Please see the prospectus of each Fund for more complete information regarding each Fund’s specific risks.
Investing involves substantial risk and high volatility, including possible loss of principal. An investor should consider the investment objective, risks, charges and expenses of a Fund carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contain this and other information, call 800.826.2333 or visit vaneck.com. Please read the prospectus and summary prospectus carefully before investing.
© Van Eck Securities Corporation, Distributor, a wholly owned subsidiary of Van Eck Associates Corporation.
Related Funds
Important Disclosures
VanEck Bitcoin ETF (“HODL”) and VanEck Ethereum ETF (“ETHV”) (collectively, the “Trusts”): This material must be preceded or accompanied by a Prospectus (HODL: Prospectus), ETHV (Prospectus). An investment in the Trusts involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. The value of Bitcoin and Ethereum is highly volatile, and you can lose your entire principal investment. HODL and ETHV are not an investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) and therefore are not subject to the same protections as mutual funds or ETFs registered under the 1940 Act.
The Sponsor for HODL and ETHV is VanEck Digital Assets, LLC. The Marketing Agent for HODL and ETHV is Van Eck Securities Corporation. VanEck Digital Assets, LLC., and Van Eck Securities Corporation are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Van Eck Associates Corporation.
This is not an offer to buy or sell, or a recommendation to buy or sell any of the securities, financial instruments or digital assets mentioned herein. The information presented does not involve the rendering of personalized investment, financial, legal, tax advice, or any call to action. Certain statements contained herein may constitute projections, forecasts and other forward-looking statements, which do not reflect actual results, are for illustrative purposes only, are valid as of the date of this communication, and are subject to change without notice. Actual future performance of any assets or industries mentioned are unknown. Information provided by third party sources are believed to be reliable and have not been independently verified for accuracy or completeness and cannot be guaranteed. VanEck does not guarantee the accuracy of third party data. The information herein represents the opinion of the author(s), but not necessarily those of VanEck or its other employees.
VanEck Bitcoin ETF Average Annual Total Returns* (%):
| 1 MO | 3 MO | YTD | 1 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | LIFE† | |
| HODL (NAV) | 2.60 | 29.52 | 14.67 | 78.15 | -- | -- | -- | 79.02 |
| HODL (Price) | 2.94 | 30.72 | 15.30 | 79.58 | -- | -- | -- | 78.72 |
| BBR (Index) | 2.60 | 29.52 | 14.67 | 78.15 | 78.42 | 63.67 | -- | 79.04 |
| Performance Differential (NAV - Index) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | -- | -- | -- | -0.02 |
* Returns less than one year are not annualized.
† Share price is calculated from January 11, 2024, which corresponds to the date the Shares commenced public trading. Net asset value returns are calculated from January 4, 2024, which is the inception date of the Trust.
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Please call 800.826.2333 or visit vaneck.com for performance current to the most recent month ended.
VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF Average Annual Total Returns* (%):
| 1 MO | 3 MO | YTD | 1 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | LIFE 08/13/07 |
|
| NLR (NAV) | 13.70 | 50.69 | 36.14 | 38.85 | 31.60 | 23.89 | 11.87 | 2.92 |
| NLR (Share Price) | 14.39 | 51.74 | 36.69 | 40.05 | 31.74 | 23.99 | 12.00 | 2.96 |
| MVNLRTR (Index) | 13.68 | 50.75 | 35.84 | 38.51 | 31.70 | 23.88 | 11.61 | 2.82 |
| Performance Differential (NAV - Index) | 0.02 | -0.06 | 0.30 | 0.34 | -0.10 | 0.01 | 0.26 | 0.10 |
* Returns less than one year are not annualized.
Index data prior to March 24, 2014 reflects that of the DAXglobal Nuclear Energy Index (DXNE). From March 24, 2014, forward, the index data reflects that of the Fund's underlying index, MVIS Global Uranium & Nuclear Energy Index (MVNLRTR). Index history which includes periods prior to March 24, 2014 reflects a blend of the performance of DXNE and MVNLRTR and is not intended for third party use.
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Please call 800.826.2333 or visit vaneck.com for performance current to the most recent month ended.
ETF Model Portfolios and Model Delivery SMAs
The models are not mutual funds or other types of securities and will not be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as investment companies under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and no units or shares of the models will be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, nor will they be registered with any state securities regulator. Accordingly, the models are not subject to compliance with the requirements of such acts. The models may also invest in digital assets, which are subject to significant risk, and are not suitable for all investors.
General VanEck ETF and Mutual Fund Risks
The principal risks of investing in VanEck ETFs and mutual funds include, but are not limited to, sector, market, economic, political, foreign currency, world event, index tracking, active management, social media analytics, derivatives, blockchain, commodities and non-diversification risks, as well as fluctuations in net asset value and the risks associated with investing in less developed capital markets. VanEck ETFs may also be subject to authorized participant concentration, no guarantee of active trading market, trading issues, passive management, fund shares trading, premium/discount risk and liquidity of fund shares risks. VanEck ETFs or mutual funds may loan their securities, which may subject them to additional credit and counterparty risk. ETFs or mutual funds that invest in high-yield securities are subject to subject to risks associated with investing in high-yield securities; which include a greater risk of loss of income and principal than funds holding higher-rated securities; concentration risk; credit risk; hedging risk; interest rate risk; and short sale risk. ETFs or mutual funds that invest in companies with small capitalizations are subject to elevated risks, which include, among others, greater volatility, lower trading volume and less liquidity than larger companies. Please see the prospectus of each Fund for more complete information regarding each Fund’s specific risks.
Investing involves substantial risk and high volatility, including possible loss of principal. An investor should consider the investment objective, risks, charges and expenses of a Fund carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contain this and other information, call 800.826.2333 or visit vaneck.com. Please read the prospectus and summary prospectus carefully before investing.
© Van Eck Securities Corporation, Distributor, a wholly owned subsidiary of Van Eck Associates Corporation.