JPMorgan (AMJB) launches bitcoin ETF-linked Review Notes with 50% barrier
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., is offering unsecured Review Notes linked to the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) that can be automatically called early if the ETF’s price on a Review Date is at or above the initial level. Investors receive $1,000 per note plus a call premium if called, with minimum premiums of 28.15%, 56.30% or 84.45% at the first, second and final Review Dates, respectively.
If the notes are not called and the ETF’s final price is at or above 50% of the initial level, investors receive only their principal back at maturity. If it falls below that 50% barrier, repayment is reduced one-for-one with the ETF’s loss, and investors can lose more than half, up to all, of their principal. The notes pay no interest, have a minimum denomination of $1,000, are not FDIC insured, and carry both JPMorgan credit risk and the substantial volatility and regulatory risks associated with bitcoin exposure.
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FAQ
What are JPMorgan AMJB Review Notes linked to the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF?
These notes are unsecured obligations of JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., that provide exposure to the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT). Returns depend on the ETF’s price at scheduled Review Dates and at maturity, with potential early redemption at a premium but no interest payments.
How can investors earn a return on the JPMorgan AMJB bitcoin-linked Review Notes?
If on any Review Date the ETF’s closing price is at or above the Call Value (100% of the initial price), the notes are automatically called. Investors then receive $1,000 per note plus a Call Premium Amount, with minimum premiums of 28.15%, 56.30% or 84.45% at the first, second and final Review Dates, respectively.
What happens at maturity if the AMJB notes are not automatically called?
If the notes are not called and the ETF’s final price is at or above the Barrier Amount of 50% of the initial price, investors receive their $1,000 principal per note. If the final price is below the barrier, the payoff is $1,000 plus $1,000 times the Fund Return, so losses match the ETF’s percentage decline from the initial level and can exceed 50% of principal.
What are the key risks of investing in the JPMorgan AMJB bitcoin ETF-linked notes?
Investors face the risk of losing a significant portion or all of their principal if the ETF finishes below the barrier, along with the credit risk of JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co. The notes pay no interest, are not listed on an exchange, and are highly exposed to the extreme volatility and regulatory uncertainty surrounding bitcoin and the bitcoin network.
How does the estimated value of the JPMorgan AMJB notes compare to the price to public?
If priced on the described date, the notes’ estimated value would be about $961 per $1,000 principal, and at issuance will not be less than $930 per $1,000. The difference from the $1,000 price to public reflects selling commissions, hedging costs and projected profits retained by JPMorgan affiliates.
When can the JPMorgan AMJB Review Notes be called or mature?
The earliest potential automatic call date is December 21, 2026, with subsequent Review Dates on December 17, 2027 and December 18, 2028. If never called, the notes are scheduled to mature on December 21, 2028, subject to possible postponement or early acceleration if the ETF is liquidated or delisted.
Do investors in JPMorgan AMJB notes have any direct rights in the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF or bitcoin?
No. Holders of the notes have no ownership or voting rights in the ETF or in bitcoin itself. Their claims are solely against JPMorgan Financial (and the JPMorgan Chase & Co. guarantee) for the contractual cash payments described, based on the ETF’s observed prices.