21Shares US LLC revealed a 3-for-1 share split for its flagship ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB), aiming to lower the entry cost and broaden appeal among retail investors.
The split means that for every one share currently held, investors will receive two additional shares, effectively lowering the price per share while maintaining the overall value of their investment.
This strategy is commonly used to boost liquidity and encourage broader participation by reducing the cost of entry.
As interest in Bitcoin ETFs continues to rise, 21Shares aims to position ARKB as a more accessible option for smaller investors looking to gain exposure to Bitcoin through regulated investment products without directly holding the digital asset.
ARKB is a Bitcoin investment fund that actually holds real Bitcoin and tries to match its price using a trusted market rate called the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate – New York Variant.
By holding actual Bitcoin, the fund provides investors with regulated exposure to the world’s largest cryptocurrency.
This structure offers a secure and compliant way for investors to gain Bitcoin exposure without directly purchasing or managing the digital asset themselves, making it a convenient option in the growing crypto investment landscape.
ARKB’s 3-for-1 Share Split Set for June 16, 2025 Market Open
The ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) will undergo a 3-for-1 share split at market open on June 16, 2025.
After the split, the fund’s shares will continue trading under the same ticker symbol, “ARKB,” and maintain the same CUSIP identifier. Importantly, the split will not affect the total net asset value (NAV) of the fund, meaning investors’ overall holdings remain unchanged in value.
The split simply increases the number of shares outstanding while reducing the price per share proportionally.
Additionally, the fund’s investment objective, strategy, and underlying assets will remain consistent, ensuring no change in how the fund operates or what it holds.
This move is intended solely to enhance share accessibility without altering the fund’s core features.
ARKB Share Split Comes as Crypto ETF Demand Surges Post-SEC Approval
The 3-for-1 share split for ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) arrives amid rapidly growing interest in crypto ETFs, driven largely by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s landmark approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024.
This regulatory shift has accelerated market growth, with total assets in U.S.-listed Bitcoin ETFs now reaching approximately $125 billion across 11 funds. Investor enthusiasm remains strong, reflected by $5.26 billion in net inflows over the past month, according to SoSoValue data.
The increased demand highlights a rising appetite among retail and institutional investors seeking regulated, convenient exposure to Bitcoin through exchange-traded funds.
The share split aims to capitalize on this momentum by making ARKB more accessible and attractive to a broader range of investors.