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Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Investment income:
Investment income
Expenses:
Sponsor's fee, related party	360,561	360,683	615,420
Net investment loss	(360,561)	(360,683)	(615,420)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:
Net realized gain on investment in Bitcoin	218,806	216,064	470,168
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment in Bitcoin	16,027,962	(18,967,171)	10,099,600
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment	16,246,768	(18,751,107)	10,569,768
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	$ 15,886,207	$ (19,111,790)	$ 9,954,348

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