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Wed, Apr 1 09:25 PM
Non-Compliant

BITO

Quality Rating

B
Minimal compliance quality

The Shariah compliance analysis for BITO, a Bitcoin futures ETF, indicates non-compliance primarily due to the speculative nature of cryptocurrency derivatives, which involve gharar and maysir. Financial ratios cannot be meaningfully assessed due to the ETF structure lacking traditional balance sheets, but business activity screening fails on core prohibitions. No inclusion in major Shariah indices reinforces the non-compliant status. ESG factors show low risk with no controversies, but the underlying asset's environmental impact from Bitcoin mining is noted indirectly. Investors should avoid or monitor closely pending evolving fatwas on digital assets.

Purification Required
0.00%
minimal

Minimal purification needed for dividend income

Index Inclusion

Not included in any of the four major Shariah-compliant indices: S&P Dow Jones, MSCI Islamic, FTSE Shariah, or Dow Jones Islamic Market.

Key Compliance Considerations

Debt Ratio

0.0%

Liquidity Ratio

0.0%

Interest Income Ratio

0.0%

Purification

0.00%