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

Acorns offers a Bitcoin-linked exchange-traded fund (ETF), giving investors a chance to get involved with Bitcoin futures conveniently and transparently. You're not directly purchasing Bitcoin tokens from Acorns — this ETF aims to grow your investment mainly by tracking Bitcoin futures contracts. You can learn more about how we do Bitcoin here.

For existing customers, you might see a pop-up to add the Bitcoin-linked ETF (BITO) to your Acorns Invest account when you log in. If not, make sure you have the latest version of the Acorns app. Then, follow these steps to add BITO to your portfolio:

From your Acorns app:

1. From your home screen, 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"

From acorns.com:

1. From your home page, 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 add to your Acorns Invest account, like Round-Ups® or Recurring Investments, will go towards your target percentage for the Bitcoin-linked ETF. If you don't reach your target by the middle of the month, we'll help you get there by rebalancing your portfolio. This means we'll buy and sell some investments to keep you on track. 

The fund aims to grow your investment mainly by tracking Bitcoin futures contracts. Having this variety in your portfolio can help you handle market changes over time.