BITO
Quality Rating
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
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
- Speculative business activity in Bitcoin futures (100% revenue exposure, violating gharar and maysir prohibitions)
- Exclusion from all major Shariah indices due to non-permissible derivatives
- Insufficient traditional financial data for ratio screening, but core activity disqualifies
- Potential riba exposure through futures leverage mechanisms
Debt Ratio
0.0%
Liquidity Ratio
0.0%
Interest Income Ratio
0.0%
Purification
0.00%