BTQ Technologies Added to $80M Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM)

BTQ Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: BTQ), a global quantum technology company, has been added to the Defiance Quantum ETF (NASDAQ: QTUM), a thematic exchange traded fund tracking the BlueStar Machine Learning and Quantum Computing Index (BQTUM). This inclusion broadens institutional and retail visibility for BTQ as the company advances quantum era security for mission-critical networks, encompassing post-quantum cryptography, quantum-secure hardware, and associated infrastructure. BTQ, backed by a broad patent portfolio, delivers a full-stack, neutral-atom quantum computing platform, and is accelerating the transition from classical networks to the quantum internet. BTQ Technologies Addition to Defiance Quantum ETF BTQ Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: BTQ) announced on December 15, 2025, its addition to the Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM). This ETF aims to track the performance of the BlueStar Machine Learning and Quantum Computing Index (BQTUM). BTQ believes inclusion in QTUM will increase visibility among both institutional and retail investors as the company focuses on advancing quantum era security for critical networks. This includes areas like post-quantum cryptography, quantum-secure hardware, and overall quantum security infrastructure.

The Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM) is designed as a thematic ETF, providing exposure to companies involved in both quantum computing and machine learning. QTUM utilizes a passive investment approach, tied directly to the BlueStar Machine Learning and Quantum Computing Index (BQTUM). BQTUM is a rules-based index that selects a broad set of liquid companies engaged in quantum computing or machine learning activities and is rebalanced semi-annually in June and December using an equal weighting scheme. BTQ Technologies describes itself as a vertically integrated quantum company, focused on transitioning networks from classical to quantum. Backed by a patent portfolio, BTQ pioneers commercially significant quantum advantage and offers a full-stack, neutral-atom quantum computing platform. This includes end-to-end hardware, middleware, and post-quantum security solutions for sectors including finance, telecommunications, and defense. Overview of the BlueStar Machine Learning and Quantum Computing Index The Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM) is designed to track the performance of the BlueStar Machine Learning and Quantum Computing Index (BQTUM). QTUM is a thematic, passively managed exchange traded fund providing exposure to companies involved in both quantum computing and machine learning. Inclusion in QTUM is considered significant for companies like BTQ Technologies, broadening their visibility to both institutional and retail investors interested in this rapidly developing technology sector. The BlueStar Machine Learning and Quantum Computing Index (BQTUM) is a rules-based index targeting a broad set of companies with liquid stocks. These companies are selected based on their involvement in either quantum computing or machine learning through their products, services, or operational activities. BQTUM is reconstituted and rebalanced semi-annually in June and December, utilizing an equal weighting scheme with liquidity-based caps applied to each holding. BTQ Technologies believes inclusion in QTUM will accelerate its transition from classical networks to the quantum internet. The company delivers a full-stack, neutral-atom quantum computing platform, offering hardware, middleware, and post-quantum security solutions for industries including finance, telecommunications, and defense. This inclusion is seen as a milestone, expanding visibility with investors seeking exposure to companies building practical, full-stack quantum computing platforms. We believe this inclusion broadens visibility with investors seeking exposure to companies building full stack quantum computing platforms and practical post quantum security solutions for mission critical industries.Olivier Roussy Newton, Chief Executive Officer of BTQ BTQ Technologies: Quantum Computing and Security Solutions BTQ Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: BTQ) has been added to the Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM), a thematic exchange traded fund tracking the BlueStar Machine Learning and Quantum Computing Index (BQTUM). This inclusion is expected to increase the company’s visibility among both institutional and retail investors. BTQ focuses on securing mission-critical networks and is advancing quantum era security through post-quantum cryptography, quantum-secure hardware, and related infrastructure. BTQ describes itself as a vertically integrated quantum company aiming to accelerate the transition from classical networks to the quantum internet. The company highlights having pioneered the industry’s first commercially significant quantum advantage and now delivers a full-stack platform. This includes hardware, middleware, and post-quantum security solutions targeting industries like finance, telecommunications, logistics, life sciences, and defense. The BlueStar Machine Learning and Quantum Computing Index (BQTUM), which QTUM tracks, is a rules-based index targeting liquid companies involved in quantum computing or machine learning. BQTUM is reconstituted and rebalanced semi-annually in June and December, utilizing an equal weighting scheme subject to liquidity-based caps. BTQ believes this inclusion in QTUM represents a “meaningful milestone” in its strategic execution. Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/btq-technologies-added-to-defiance-quantum-etf-qtum-302641922.html Tags: