According to @richrines, a Bitcoin Staking ETP is now live on the London Stock Exchange, described as physically backed, fully regulated, and powered by Core’s self-custodial BTC staking. According to @richrines, the product is associated with DeFi Technologies (DeFiTechGlobal) and Valour Funds, highlighting the issuers behind the listing. According to CoreDAO’s official X post referenced by @richrines, Core’s self-custodial BTC staking underpins the ETP’s design. According to @richrines, this creates an LSE-listed, regulated vehicle for BTC exposure with a staking component that traders can track on the UK exchange.

According to @FarsideUK, an analysis of companies holding Bitcoin (BTC) in their corporate treasuries reveals their stock prices have significantly outperformed the underlying asset since January 31, 2024. The data shows Semler Scientific (SMLR) leading with a remarkable 139.7% gain, followed by MicroStrategy (MSTR) with a 106.3% increase. Other notable performers include DeFi Technologies (DEFI) at +78.2% and Metaplanet (3350.T) at +64.3%. For comparison, Bitcoin (BTC) itself saw a 45.3% price appreciation during the same period. This trend suggests that for traders, equity in these Bitcoin-holding firms has offered a leveraged play on the cryptocurrency's performance.