Franklin Bitcoin ETF (EZBC) Covered Calls

The Franklin Bitcoin ETF provides a cost-effective way for investors to access Bitcoin’s performance through a regulated exchange-traded product. Managed by Franklin Templeton, the fund holds physical Bitcoin in institutional-grade cold storage. By leveraging the firm’s deep heritage in asset management and its specialized digital assets team, EZBC offers a familiar vehicle for incorporating Bitcoin into diversified portfolios while maintaining one of the lowest expense ratios in the industry.

You can sell covered calls on Franklin Bitcoin ETF to lower risk and earn monthly income. Born To Sell's covered call screener gives you customized search capabilities across all possible covered calls but here are a couple of examples for EZBC (prices last updated Fri 4:16 PM ET):

Franklin Bitcoin ETF (EZBC) Stock Quote
Last Change Bid Ask Volume P/E Market Cap
40.49 +3.69 40.29 40.68 644K - 0.0
Covered Calls For Franklin Bitcoin ETF (EZBC)
Expiration Strike Call Bid Net Debit Return
If Flat		 Annualized
Return If Flat
Feb 20 40 1.45 39.23 2.0% 48.7%
Mar 20 40 2.40 38.28 4.5% 38.2%
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Extended Business Description

Franklin Bitcoin ETF is a spot-based exchange-traded fund designed to track the performance of the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate – New York Variant. Sponsored by Franklin Templeton, a firm with over 75 years of investment experience, the fund seeks to lower the barriers to digital asset ownership by removing the technical burdens of managing private keys and digital wallets. EZBC is listed on the CBOE and is backed by a dedicated digital assets research team active in the blockchain ecosystem since 2018.

Core Business and Products

  1. Physically-Backed Exposure: The fund holds actual Bitcoin rather than derivatives. Its primary objective is to replicate the spot price of Bitcoin, less trust expenses, providing investors with direct correlation to the underlying asset’s market value.
  2. Institutional-Grade Custody: The trust’s Bitcoin is custodied by Coinbase Custody Trust Company, LLC. These assets are held in segregated accounts using offline "cold storage" protocols to ensure maximum security against cyber-attacks and unauthorized access.
  3. Efficiency and Accessibility: EZBC is positioned as one of the most accessible vehicles in the sector, utilizing a highly competitive fee structure to appeal to long-term holders, institutional allocators, and retail investors within standard brokerage accounts.

Competitive Landscape

The market for spot Bitcoin ETFs is dominated by fee competition and brand trust. EZBC competes directly with the iShares Bitcoin Trust and the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund. Given its aggressive pricing, it is a primary rival to other low-cost leaders like the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF and the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust. Other relevant peers include the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF and the VanEck Bitcoin Trust. For investors tracking crypto-correlated equities, the fund is often compared to Strategy Inc (MicroStrategy).

Strategic Outlook and Innovation

As of early 2026, Franklin Templeton is focusing on the "mainstreaming" of digital finance by integrating EZBC into its broader multi-asset wealth management platforms. A primary strategic objective is to capture a larger share of the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) market, where Franklin’s established relationships provide a significant distribution advantage. Innovation efforts are directed at expanding the fund’s utility through the development of regulated options markets, which would allow for sophisticated income and hedging strategies. Additionally, the firm is exploring the integration of Bitcoin into institutional "model portfolios" as a standard alternative asset. By maintaining a focus on transparency and low overhead, EZBC aims to be a cornerstone for investors looking to capitalize on the secular growth of the decentralized economy while benefiting from the oversight of a global, multi-decade asset manager.