TSX-listed Bitcoin ETFs are legal, qualified investments inside your TFSA, RRSP, and FHSA. Take the free 60-second assessment and get a personalized strategy for your situation.
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All five are qualified TFSA/RRSP/FHSA investments. MER is the annual management fee deducted from the fund.
| Ticker | Exchange | Currency | MER | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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FBTC
Fidelity Advantage Bitcoin ETF
★ Recommended
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TSX | CAD | 0.39% | Lowest MER. CAD-hedged. Best default choice for most Canadians. |
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BTCX.B
CI Galaxy Bitcoin ETF
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TSX | CAD | 0.40% | Near-identical MER to FBTC. TSX-listed, CAD. |
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BTCC.B
Purpose Bitcoin ETF
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TSX | CAD | 1.00% | World's first Bitcoin ETF (2021). Highest liquidity. Higher fee. |
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EBIT
Evolve Bitcoin ETF
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TSX | CAD | 0.75% | TSX-listed, CAD. Mid-range fee. Established provider. |
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IBIT
iShares Bitcoin Trust
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NASDAQ | USD | 0.25% | Lowest MER overall but requires USD conversion. Currency risk for CAD holders. |
Yes. Bitcoin ETFs listed on the TSX (FBTC, BTCX.B, BTCC.B, EBIT) are qualified investments under the Income Tax Act and can be held inside a TFSA, RRSP, or FHSA. Any gains grow 100% tax-free inside a TFSA. Holding Bitcoin directly inside a TFSA is not permitted and triggers a 1% monthly penalty tax.
FBTC (Fidelity Advantage Bitcoin ETF) is the default choice for most Canadians — lowest MER at 0.39%, TSX-listed, CAD-priced. BTCX.B is nearly identical at 0.40%. IBIT has the lowest fee (0.25%) but trades in USD on the NASDAQ, adding currency conversion friction. Take the free assessment above to get a recommendation matched to your situation.
The 2026 annual TFSA contribution limit is $7,000. If you've been a Canadian resident since age 18 in 2009, your total cumulative room is $102,000 as of 2026. Unused room carries forward, and withdrawals restore room on January 1 of the following year. Overcontributing triggers a 1% monthly penalty tax.
Yes. TSX-listed Bitcoin ETFs are qualified RRSP and FHSA investments. RRSP gains are tax-deferred until withdrawal (useful if you expect to be in a lower tax bracket at retirement). FHSA gains are fully tax-free if used toward a qualifying first home purchase. Both work on Wealthsimple's self-directed platform.
Open a Wealthsimple Self-Directed account, choose TFSA (or RRSP/FHSA) as the account type, deposit funds, search the ETF ticker (e.g., FBTC), and place a market or limit order. Zero commissions. The full setup takes under 30 minutes. Take the free assessment on this page first to confirm the right account type and ETF for your situation.
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