TLDR:
- Bitwise announced October 2025 distribution rates for four crypto-linked option income ETFs.
- ICOI, IMST, IMRA, and IGME ETFs calculate their rates using each fund’s most recent NAV data.
- The new distribution rates reflect annualized yields based on the latest declared monthly payouts.
- Each Bitwise ETF may include a mix of dividends, capital gains, and return of capital in payouts.
Bitwise Investments has shared its October 2025 distribution rates for its crypto-linked ETFs. The announcement outlines updated payout details for funds tied to companies like Coinbase, GameStop, Marathon Digital, and MicroStrategy.
The move gives investors clarity on the latest yield figures as of late October. Bitwise said the data reflects the annualized rate investors would earn if the most recent distributions were maintained.
Updated Distribution Rates Across Bitwise’s Crypto ETFs
The October report covers four ETFs under the Bitwise Funds Trust: the COIN Option Income Strategy ETF (ICOI), the MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF (IMST), the MARA Option Income Strategy ETF (IMRA), and the GME Option Income Strategy ETF (IGME).
Bitwise stated that the rates are calculated using each fund’s latest distribution per share multiplied by twelve, then divided by its most recent net asset value (NAV).
The firm added that the rate represents only a single distribution and not the fund’s total return. This means actual earnings may differ as distributions fluctuate. The funds’ inception dates vary, with ICOI, IMST, and IMRA launched in April 2025, while IGME began trading in June 2025.
Bitwise clarified that its ETFs do not directly hold shares of the related companies. Instead, the funds earn income from options written on the stocks, generating yield through option premiums. Each distribution may include ordinary dividends, capital gains, or a return of investor capital.
The company also reminded investors that return-of-capital distributions can reduce the fund’s NAV and trading price over time. This could lead to a decline in overall portfolio value if distributions continue at the same rate.
Investors Urged to Review Risk and Performance Data
Bitwise said the 30-day SEC yield, or standardized yield, shows the income generated during the previous month after expenses. It provides an annualized estimate of the yield assuming the fund’s earnings remain constant.
Investors are urged to check the latest month-end performance before making any decisions.
Past performance data, according to Bitwise, should not be used as an indicator of future results. Investment returns can fluctuate based on market volatility, which may cause redemption values to be higher or lower than the initial investment.
The company emphasized that current yields could change if market or fund conditions shift.
