Stock split in the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF: Opportunities for investors!
21Shares US announces a 3-for-1 stock split of the ARK Bitcoin ETF on June 16, 2025 to improve trading access.

Stock split in the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF: Opportunities for investors!
On June 3, 2025, 21Shares US LLC, a subsidiary of 21Shares AG, announced a 1:3 stock split for the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF ARKB. This step should become reality on June 16, 2025 when the market opens. The stock split is seen as measures to increase accessibility to a wider investor base and aims to improve trading efficiency. This move is expected to attract new retail investors as it helps reduce the price per share.
The approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs by the US Securities and Exchange Commission in January 2024 is considered a turning point for the digital asset industry. Spot Bitcoin ETFs allow institutions and investors to invest directly in Bitcoin through traditional markets without having to own the tokens themselves. ARKB has already gained almost 12 percent this year and almost 27 percent in the current quarter, underscoring the interest and confidence in this investment approach.
Important details of the stock split
ARKB closed trading at $104.25 on Monday. Research shows that 21Shares uses shares as a means to reduce the trading price per unit. After the split, the ticker symbol ARKB and the CUSIP number remain unchanged. This split will have no impact on the Fund's net asset value, investment strategy or underlying holdings. The ARKB's total NAV does not change as a result of the split.
- Fondsname: ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF
- Tickersymbol: ARKB
- CUSIP: 409191022
- Split-Verhältnis: 3:1
- Record Date: 12. Juni 2025
- Pay Date: 13. Juni 2025
- Ex-Datum: 16. Juni 2025
The ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF is a physically backed Bitcoin ETF that tracks the performance of Bitcoin according to the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate – New York Variant. 21Shares AG's innovative approach ensures that investors have regulated access to the world's largest cryptocurrency. The company has established itself as a leading provider of crypto exchange traded products (ETPs), offering the largest range of crypto ETPs on the market.
21Shares was founded to make cryptocurrencies more accessible to investors and bridge the gap between traditional and decentralized finance. With a seven-year track record of creating crypto ETFs, 21Shares has continually developed innovative and cost-effective investment solutions, supported by a specialized research team and proprietary technology.