JPMorgan (AMJB) offers bitcoin ETF-linked yield notes at 15.35%
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is offering structured yield notes linked to the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF that pay at least 15.35% per annum, or at least 3.8375% per quarter, on $1,000 denominations. The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. and are scheduled to mature on December 18, 2026.
The Strike Value is $51.20, the ETF’s closing price on December 12, 2025, and the Trigger Value is 70.00% of that amount, or $35.84. If on the December 15, 2026 Observation Date the ETF’s closing price is at or above the Trigger Value, investors receive their $1,000 principal back plus the final interest payment. If it is below the Trigger Value, the maturity payment equals $1,000 plus $1,000 times the Fund Return, so losses mirror the ETF’s decline from the Strike Value and can exceed 30% of principal and reach a total loss.
The notes are unsecured, unsubordinated obligations of JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, not bank deposits and not FDIC insured. The ETF seeks to track the price of bitcoin, so investors are exposed to bitcoin’s extreme volatility, regulatory and operational risks, and the relatively short trading history of the ETF. An estimated value of about $970 per $1,000 note is indicated if priced on December 12, 2025, and the final estimated value will not be less than $950, reflecting selling commissions, structuring and hedging costs that make the estimated value lower than the price to public. Liquidity may be limited because the notes will not be listed, and secondary market prices are expected to be below the original issue price.
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FAQ
What are the JPMorgan AMJB yield notes linked to the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF?
The notes are unsecured, unsubordinated structured yield notes issued by JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. They are linked to the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF and pay a fixed high interest rate while exposing principal repayment to the ETF’s performance.
How does the 15.35% per annum interest on the AMJB notes work?
For each $1,000 principal amount note, investors receive an Interest Payment of at least $38.375 per quarter, equivalent to an Interest Rate of at least 15.35% per annum. Interest is scheduled to be paid on March 19, 2026, June 18, 2026, September 18, 2026 and the December 18, 2026 maturity date.
When can investors in AMJB notes lose principal at maturity?
Principal is at risk if the ETF’s Final Value on the December 15, 2026 Observation Date is below the Trigger Value of $35.84, which is 70.00% of the Strike Value of $51.20 set on December 12, 2025. In that case, the maturity payment equals $1,000 plus $1,000 multiplied by the Fund Return, so investors lose 1% of principal for every 1% the ETF falls from the Strike Value, potentially up to a 100% loss.
How does bitcoin volatility affect the risk of the JPMorgan AMJB notes?
The underlying ETF seeks to reflect the price of bitcoin, which has historically shown high and sometimes extreme volatility relative to traditional assets. The document notes that bitcoin may continue to be very volatile, and that this can increase the volatility of the ETF and make it more likely that the Final Value falls below the Trigger Value, resulting in significant or total principal loss.
Are the JPMorgan AMJB notes principal-protected or FDIC insured?
No. The notes do not guarantee any return of principal and explicitly state that investors could lose more than 30.00% and up to all of their principal at maturity. They are not bank deposits, are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency, and are subject to the credit risk of both JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
What is the estimated value versus price to public for the AMJB notes?
If priced on December 12, 2025, the estimated value of each $1,000 note would be approximately $970.00, and the final estimated value when terms are set will not be less than $950.00 per $1,000 note. This estimated value is lower than the price to public because it reflects selling commissions, projected profits from hedging, and the estimated cost of hedging the issuer’s obligations.
When do the AMJB notes start and end, and what are the key dates?
The Strike Date is December 12, 2025, the notes are expected to price on or about December 15, 2025, and to settle on or about December 18, 2025. The Observation Date for determining the Final Value is December 15, 2026, and the scheduled Maturity Date is December 18, 2026.