CoinShares Cardano Staking ETP
Access Cardano — a research-driven smart contract platform with a long-term vision for scalability and security — through a regulated, exchange-traded product.
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of our Cardano ETP
Easily tradable
With CoinShares Cardano Staking ETP, access ADA exposure right through your favourite investment platform. Keep all your investments in one place.
100% physically-backed
CoinShares Cardano Staking ETP is 100% physically backed by ADA. Every unit is secured with real ADA, safely held with an insitutional-grade custodian.
0% management fees
A first in the crypto ETP industry. CoinShares' Staking ETPs are built to allow the Issuer to share staking rewards with investors. Management fees are also reduced to 0%p.a.
Fully transparent
All CoinShares ETPs' reserves are publicly available and independently, verified by The Network Firm. Investors can track in real-time that each product is backed by the correct amount of the underlying digital asset(s).
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Understanding Cardano and ETPs
Basics
Cardano: research-based smart contracts
Cardano is a blockchain platform built on academic research. It aims to provide secure and scalable infrastructure for decentralised applications, while exploring potential as a programmable layer for Bitcoin and Layer 2 scaling solutions.
Read our Cardano guideCardano ETP: simple & regulated access
A Cardano ETP (Exchange Traded Product) is a listed security that tracks the price of ADA. Whether structured as an ETF, ETN or ETC, it provides regulated exposure through traditional brokerage accounts. Investors can access Cardano easily, without the complexity of holding the asset directly.
Learn more: what are crypto ETPs?Why invest through Cardano ETP?
Cardano ETPs combine the benefits of crypto with the safeguards of traditional finance. It offers simple access through brokers, secure custody managed by professionals, and the transparency of regulated markets. This makes Cardano exposure straightforward, trusted and efficient.
Discover the benefits of ETPsPeople Also Ask
FAQHow much Cardano do I need to stake?
If you're considering staking Cardano directly on the blockchain, it's important to note that different platforms may have varying minimum thresholds. Regardless, the process typically involves purchasing ADA on a cryptocurrency exchange, transferring your tokens to a wallet, and completing transactions to initiate staking. Alternatively, the CoinShares Cardano Staking ETP offers a convenient solution by automatically purchasing and staking real ADA according to your investment. The minimum investment required to access staking through the CoinShares Cardano Staking ETP may vary depending on your chosen investment platform, but it typically is 1 share (or unit) of the ETP.
How risky is staking Cardano?
Staking Cardano (ADA) is generally considered to be low-risk, keeping in mind this asset can be volatile. The Cardano network’s proof-of-stake consensus mechanism reduces the risk of centralization and provides rewards to participants for securing the network. When it comes to gaining exposure to Cardano and its staking rewards through CoinShares Cardano Staking ETP, this product is physically-backed, features a bankruptcy remote structure and is designed in the interest of investors. Learn more about CoinShares Staking ETPs in our dedicated articles.
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