JPMorgan (AMJB) offers bitcoin ETF-linked notes with 1.5x upside and 15% buffer
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., is offering capped buffered return enhanced notes linked to the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, maturing February 1, 2029. The notes provide 1.50x any positive Fund return at maturity, up to a maximum return of at least 107.00%, implying a maximum payment of at least $2,070 per $1,000 note.
Principal is protected only by a 15.00% downside buffer. If the ETF falls more than 15% from its initial level, investors lose 1% of principal for each additional 1% decline, for a possible loss of up to 85.00% (down to $150 per $1,000 note. The notes pay no interest and are unsecured obligations subject to the credit risk of both JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
The ETF tracks the price of bitcoin, so the notes embed exposure to a highly volatile and relatively new digital asset, with risks tied to bitcoin regulation, market structure, network issues and the ETF’s fees and trading behavior. An estimated value example is approximately $930.90 per $1,000 note, reflecting embedded structuring and hedging costs and implying likely secondary prices below issue.
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FAQ
What are the key return terms of the JPMorgan AMJB capped buffered notes linked to the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF?
The notes offer 1.50x leveraged upside on any positive return of the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF at maturity, subject to a maximum return of at least 107.00%. That cap corresponds to a maximum payment of at least $2,070 per $1,000 note if the ETF rises sufficiently.
How much principal protection do these JPMorgan AMJB bitcoin-linked notes provide?
The notes include a 15.00% downside buffer. If the ETF’s final value is down by 15.00% or less from its initial value, investors receive their $1,000 principal back at maturity. If the decline exceeds 15.00%, investors lose 1% of principal for each additional 1% drop, for a potential loss of up to 85.00% (down to $150 per $1,000).
Do the JPMorgan AMJB capped buffered notes pay interest during the term?
No. The notes do not pay periodic interest. All potential return is delivered, if at all, as a single payment at maturity based on the ETF’s performance relative to its initial level, subject to the leverage, cap and buffer features.
What are the main risks of investing in these JPMorgan notes linked to the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF?
Key risks include the possibility of losing up to 85.00% of principal, no interest payments, and exposure to bitcoin’s high volatility through the ETF. The notes are unsecured obligations subject to the credit risk of JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC and JPMorgan Chase & Co., and they are not insured or bank deposits.
How is the payment at maturity on the JPMorgan AMJB notes calculated?
If the ETF’s final value is above its initial value, the maturity payment equals $1,000 plus 1.50 times the ETF’s percentage gain, capped by the maximum return. If the final value is between 85.00% and 100.00% of the initial value, investors receive $1,000. Below 85.00%, the payment is $1,000 plus $1,000 times (Fund Return + 15.00%).
What is the estimated value of these JPMorgan bitcoin-linked notes relative to the issue price?
An example in the document states that, if priced on the reference day, the estimated value would be about $930.90 per $1,000 note, and the final estimated value at pricing will not be less than $900.00 per $1,000. The difference from the $1,000 issue price reflects selling commissions, hedging costs and structuring expenses.
When do the JPMorgan AMJB capped buffered notes price and mature?
The notes are expected to price on or about January 27, 2026, settle on or about January 30, 2026, have an observation date of January 29, 2029 and a scheduled maturity date of February 1, 2029, subject to customary adjustments and possible early acceleration if the ETF is liquidated with no successor.