BTCW passively tracks Bitcoins market price using the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate New York Variant, which aggregates data from a selection of Bitcoin exchanges that meet their constituent exchange criteria. The fund focuses on including reliable, transparent exchanges with strong trading activity from diverse geographic regions, all while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards for an accurate reflection of the bitcoin market. BTCW focuses on asset protection through primarily offline cold storage, mitigating the risk of cyber theft.