How do I invest in a Bitcoin-linked ETF with Acorns?

Acorns does not offer access to invest in Bitcoin directly. Acorns’ offering of a Bitcoin-linked ETF allows investors an opportunity to gain exposure to Bitcoin futures in a convenient, and transparent way. The Bitcoin-linked ETF seeks to provide capital appreciation primarily through managed exposure to Bitcoin futures contracts.

For existing customers, you should see a pop-up to add the Bitcoin-linked ETF (BITO) to your portfolio for your Acorns Invest account on your feed after logging in. If not, please make sure you are on the most current version of the Acorns app, then complete the following steps to add BITO to your portfolio:

For Mobile:

1. Tap "Invest"
2. Tap "Your Portfolio"
3. Scroll towards the bottom and tap "Diversify your portfolio with a Bitcoin ETF"
4. Review the FAQs, details, and disclosures
5. Carefully review the information on the screen
6. Tap "Add to your portfolio"
7. Tap "Add" to confirm allocation
8. Tap "Done"

For Web:

1. Click on "Invest"
2. Click on "Your Portfolio"
3. Scroll to the bottom and click on "Diversify your portfolio with a Bitcoin ETF"
4. Review the FAQs, details, and disclosures
5. Carefully review the information on the screen
6. Click on "Add to your portfolio"
7. Click on "Add" to confirm allocation
8. Click on "Done"

Any new deposits you make to your Acorns Invest account (e.g., Round-Ups®, Recurring Investments) will contribute to your target Bitcoin-linked ETF percentage. If you don’t reach your target by mid-month, we’ll help you reach it by rebalancing your portfolio, meaning we’ll buy and sell some investments to help you stay on track. 

Please note, Acorns' offering of Bitcoin-linked ETF allows investors an opportunity to gain exposure to bitcoin returns in a convenient, and transparent way. The fund seeks to provide capital appreciation primarily through managed exposure to bitcoin futures contracts. This diversity in your portfolio can help you weather market bumps long-term. You are not buying Bitcoin tokens from Acorns directly.