Valkyrie
Valkyrie is a specialized alternative asset management firm focused on cryptocurrency, digital assets, and Web3 investment products. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Valkyrie was built to bridge traditional finance (TradFi) and the emerging digital asset economy by launching regulated, accessible financial vehicles for both retail and institutional investors. The firm combines deep technical expertise in the blockchain economy with robust experience launching investment vehicles across the traditional markets. Following CoinShares’ acquisition of the Valkyrie in 2024, the transaction allowed CoinShares to expand into the United States market, integrating Valkyrie's asset base and regulatory permissions while gradually transitioning Valkyrie's ETF offerings under the CoinShares brand umbrella.
Associated People
2022 - present
2020 - 2024
2020 - 2024
2022 - 2023
2021 - 2022
ABOUT VALKYRIE
Valkyrie is a specialized alternative asset management firm positioned as a premier portal for investors seeking regulated access to cryptocurrency trusts, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), separately managed accounts (SMAs), and hedge funds.
Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Valkyrie was founded by financial industry veterans, including former Chief Executive Officer Leah Wald and Chief Investment Officer Steven McClurg.
Beyond exchange-traded products, Valkyrie’s operational architecture includes custom portfolio management and private capital deployment for accredited clients. Its institutional suite encompasses SMAs, private investment funds, and specialized macroeconomic and market research.
Following European digital asset manager CoinShares’ acquisition of the firm's ETF and advisory division, Valkyrie's US-listed investment vehicles operate under the CoinShares brand umbrella.
DIGITAL ASSET ETF SUITE
CoinShares Bitcoin ETF (NASDAQ: BRRR): A physically-backed spot Bitcoin ETF holding real BTC in institutional cold storage with regulated custodians like Coinbase Custody and BitGo. Designed for direct price tracking via the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate, BRRR allows investors to gain spot Bitcoin exposure inside standard brokerage accounts.
CoinShares Bitcoin Mining ETF (NASDAQ: WGMI): An actively managed equity ETF focusing on publicly traded companies that generate revenue from Bitcoin mining operations and high-performance computing infrastructure. The fund prioritizes companies utilizing sustainable, renewable energy sources like wind and hydro power, holding major public miners such as CleanSpark, Marathon Digital (MARA), Riot Platforms, and Iris Energy (IREN).
CoinShares Bitcoin and Ether Strategy ETF (NASDAQ: BTF): An active strategy fund providing regulated exposure to both Bitcoin and Ethereum futures contracts, permitting capital allocation across the top two digital assets by market capitalization.
CoinShares Bitcoin Futures Leveraged Strategy ETF (NASDAQ: BTFX): A specialized 2x leveraged futures product designed for sophisticated traders seeking amplified daily performance linked to short-term movements in CME Bitcoin futures contracts.
CoinShares Altcoins ETF (NASDAQ: DIME): A diversified basket ETF holding digital asset derivatives and related equities beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, aimed at capturing growth across alternative layer-1 protocols and Web3 market segments.