ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF switches benchmark to FTSE Bitcoin Index, changes sponsor fee timing

Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF

Effective Aug 27, 2026, Trust will value shares and calculate NAV using FTSE Bitcoin Index, replacing CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate - NY Variant.
Sponsor fee payment changes from weekly to at least quarterly in arrears, payable in bitcoin, per Amendment No. 1 to Sponsor Agreement.
Second Amended and Restated Trust Agreement dated Aug 26, 2026 reflects benchmark change and fee timing; other changes ministerial.
Benchmark Licensing Agreement with FTSE International Limited dated Aug 20, 2026; one-year initial term, auto-renewal.
Prior notice of termination of CF Benchmarks license given June 30, 2026, effective Aug 31, 2026.

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