JPMorgan issues bitcoin ETF-linked notes with 70% downside trigger
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is issuing $200,000 of Auto Callable Contingent Interest Notes linked to the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. The notes pay a monthly contingent coupon of $11.875 per $1,000 (a 14.25% per annum rate) only when the ETF’s closing price is at or above 70% of the initial value of $50.57. The notes may be automatically called quarterly starting May 26, 2026 if the ETF closes at or above the initial value, returning principal plus the applicable coupon. If the notes are not called and the final ETF value is below the 70% trigger, repayment is reduced one-for-one with the ETF loss, and investors can lose more than 30% or even all principal. The estimated value at issuance is $902.60 per $1,000, below the $1,000 price, reflecting fees, hedging costs and JPMorgan’s internal funding rate, and the notes are unsecured, subject to JPMorgan credit and bitcoin-related volatility and regulatory risks.
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FAQ
What is JPMorgan’s AMJB Auto Callable Contingent Interest Note offering?
The offering is $200,000 of unsecured notes issued by JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., that pay contingent interest and can be automatically called based on the performance of the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT).
How do the contingent interest payments on the AMJB notes work?
For each $1,000 note, investors receive a $11.875 monthly Contingent Interest Payment, equal to a 14.25% per annum rate, only on Interest Review Dates when the ETF’s closing price is at least 70% of the initial value. If the ETF closes below that barrier on a review date, no interest is paid for that month.
When can the JPMorgan AMJB notes be automatically called?
On any quarterly Autocall Review Date (starting May 26, 2026), if the ETF’s closing price is greater than or equal to the initial value of $50.57, the notes are called and investors receive $1,000 plus the applicable contingent interest per note, with no further payments afterward.
What happens at maturity if the AMJB notes are not called early?
If the notes are not called and the ETF’s final value is at least 70% of the initial value, each note pays back $1,000 plus the final contingent interest. If the final value is below 70% of the initial value, the payoff is $1,000 + ($1,000 × Fund Return), so investors lose 1% of principal for each 1% ETF decline and can lose more than 30% or all principal.
What is the estimated value versus the price to public of the AMJB notes?
The price to public is $1,000 per note, while the estimated value at pricing is $902.60 per $1,000. The difference reflects selling commissions, projected hedging profits or losses and hedging costs, as well as JPMorgan’s internal funding rate used to structure the notes.
What are the main risks of the JPMorgan AMJB bitcoin ETF-linked notes?
Key risks include potential loss of more than 30% or all principal if the ETF finishes below the 70% trigger, the possibility of no interest payments if the ETF stays under the barrier, credit risk of JPMorgan entities, high bitcoin and ETF price volatility, regulatory and operational risks in bitcoin markets, limited trading history for the ETF and the likelihood that any secondary market price is below the original issue price.
Are the AMJB notes insured or listed on an exchange?
The notes are not bank deposits, are not insured by the FDIC or any government agency, and are not listed on any securities exchange. Liquidity will depend on the willingness of J.P. Morgan Securities LLC to make a market, and investors may be unable to sell at a desirable price.