Cboe Canada Lists Hamilton’s Bitcoin DayMAX ETF with Leveraged Income Strategy
Event summary
- Cboe Canada listed the Hamilton Enhanced Bitcoin DayMAX™ ETF (BDAY) on June 25, 2026.
- BDAY is Canada’s first Bitcoin ETF combining exposure with a 0DTE options strategy and 25% leverage.
- The fund avoids traditional covered call strategies to preserve upside potential during Bitcoin surges.
- Hamilton Capital Partners manages the ETF, which offers semi-monthly income distributions.
The big picture
Cboe Canada continues to position itself as a hub for innovative financial products, particularly in the ETF space. The listing of BDAY reflects growing demand for crypto-linked income strategies, even as regulators and investors scrutinize leveraged exposure in volatile markets. With over $17 billion in AUM, Hamilton Capital Partners is expanding its footprint in Canada’s competitive ETF landscape.
What we're watching
- Product Differentiation
- Whether BDAY’s unique structure can attract investors away from traditional Bitcoin covered call ETFs.
- Market Adoption
- The pace at which Canadian investors embrace leveraged crypto income strategies amid volatility.
- Regulatory Scrutiny
- How regulators may view the combination of leverage and 0DTE options in Bitcoin ETFs.
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