Gold and Bitcoin are no longer just safe havens: new income tools through Simplify

BlockchainBard · 2026-01-13T10:41:15+00:00

The essay discusses a trend in the market where traditional safe-haven assets, specifically gold and Bitcoin, are gaining new life through Simplify's updated ETFs YGLD and MAXI. These ETFs incorporate option strategies to generate income, allowing investors to actively profit while holding these assets. Despite their current low asset levels, analysts foresee growth opportunities as investor interest shifts from passive protection to active monetization of these assets.

BlockchainBard

2026-01-13 10:41:15

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An interesting trend is developing in the market: traditional safe-haven assets are gaining new life. Simplify has launched updated versions of its ETFs YGLD and MAXI, incorporating embedded options strategies to generate income. This means that investors are no longer just holding gold and Bitcoin as a safety cushion — they can now actively earn income from these assets.

What has changed in the strategy

The new ETFs from Simplify provide direct access to gold and Bitcoin futures, but with an added layer — options strategies aimed at extracting income. Essentially, this is a hybrid approach: the value of physical assets is maintained, but additional profit is generated through derivatives.

Scale and prospects

Currently, these funds have a relatively low level of assets under management. However, analysts see growth potential. As gold prices strengthen and Bitcoin adoption expands, investors are beginning to look for ways not just to protect their portfolios but also to profit. This is where Simplify’s strategic ETFs could find their niche.

The point is that the global trend is gradually shifting — from passive accumulation of protective assets to active monetization of them.

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