Lead: Cantor Fitzgerald has launched the Cantor Fitzgerald Gold Protected Bitcoin Fund, a new product announced at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas that blends Bitcoin upside with gold downside protection. The fund, introduced in May and debuted officially in early September 2025, aims to temper Bitcoin volatility while preserving long-term growth potential. Bill Ferri, Global Head of Cantor Fitzgerald Asset Management, framed the strategy as a five-year plan to shield investors from sharp drops using gold as a hedge.
Cantor Fitzgerald launch
Cantor Fitzgerald designed the Cantor Fitzgerald Gold Protected Bitcoin Fund to address investor concerns about rapid swings in crypto markets. The Bitcoin fund pairs direct or synthetic Bitcoin exposure with a gold allocation that provides gold protection against downside moves. That mix intends to limit losses when Bitcoin experiences steep retracements while keeping participation in rallies.
Gold protection strategy
The fund’s gold-backed Bitcoin approach uses gold’s historical role as a safe haven to offset correlation spikes during turmoil. With Bitcoin volatility high—recently topping an all-time high near $124,128 before a roughly 9% pullback—the gold-backed Bitcoin structure seeks downside protection without fully abandoning crypto upside.
Manage Bitcoin volatility
Operationally, Cantor Fitzgerald’s asset management team will rebalance exposures over a five-year horizon. The Cantor Fitzgerald Gold Protected Bitcoin Fund uses rules-based hedging and timed allocations to reweight Bitcoin and gold, aiming to smooth returns for investors who want crypto upside but fear short-term shocks.
Who can access it
Offered through Cantor Fitzgerald channels, the fund targets institutional and qualified investors familiar with alternative products. Bill Ferri and firm executives, including ties to former chairman Howard Lutnick, emphasize risk management and transparent reporting as cornerstones of the product.
Why it matters
The Cantor Fitzgerald Gold Protected Bitcoin Fund is another sign of institutional innovation: legacy Wall Street firms are engineering hybrid vehicles—combining gold protection, Bitcoin exposure, and asset management expertise—to attract cautious entrants into crypto.
Frequently asked questions about Cantor Fitzgerald Gold Protected Bitcoin Fund (FAQ)
What is the fund’s main goal?
The fund aims to give investors Bitcoin upside while using gold protection to limit downside losses over a five-year strategy.
When and where was it announced?
Announced at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas and debuted in early September 2025.
Who manages the fund?
Cantor Fitzgerald’s asset management division, with Bill Ferri as a public spokesperson.
How does gold protection work here?
By allocating part of the portfolio to gold or gold instruments to offset declines when Bitcoin volatility spikes.
Is it suitable for retail investors?
It’s primarily geared to institutional and qualified investors through Cantor Fitzgerald channels; retail access may be limited.
