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 that tracks the BlueStar Machine Learning and Quantum Computing Index (BQTUM). This expands institutional and retail visibility as BTQ advances quantum-era security for mission-critical networks, including post-quantum cryptography, quantum-safe hardware, and related infrastructure. Backed by an extensive patent portfolio, BTQ provides a full-stack neutral atom quantum computing platform to accelerate the transition from classical networks to the quantum internet.
BTQ Technologies added to Defiance Quantum ETF
BTQ Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: BTQ) announced its addition to the Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM) on December 15, 2025. This ETF aims to track the performance of the BlueStar Machine Learning and Quantum Computing Index (BQTUM). BTQ believes that joining QTUM will increase its visibility among both institutional and retail investors as the company is focused on advancing quantum-era security for critical networks. This includes areas such as post-quantum cryptography, quantum-safe 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 directly tied to the BlueStar Machine Learning and Quantum Computing Index (BQTUM). BQTUM is a rules-based index that selects a broad selection of highly 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 moving networks from classical to quantum. Backed by a patent portfolio, BTQ is pioneering commercially significant quantum advantages and delivering a full-stack neutral atom quantum computing platform. This includes end-to-end hardware, middleware, and post-quantum security solutions for sectors such as finance, telecommunications, and defense.
BlueStar Machine Learning and Quantum Computing Index Overview
The Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM) is designed to track the performance of the BlueStar Machine Learning and Quantum Computing Index (BQTUM). QTUM is a passively managed thematic exchange-traded fund that provides exposure to companies involved in both quantum computing and machine learning. Participation in QTUM is considered important for a company like BTQ Technologies, expanding the company's visibility to both institutional and retail investors interested in this rapidly evolving technology sector.
The BlueStar Machine Learning and Quantum Computing Index (BQTUM) is a rules-based index that covers a broad range of companies with highly liquid stocks. These companies are selected based on their involvement in quantum computing or machine learning through their products, services, or operational activities. BQTUM is reconstituted and rebalanced semi-annually in June and December using an equal weighting scheme with liquidity-based caps applied to each holding.
BTQ Technologies believes that its participation in QTUM will accelerate the transition from classical networks to the quantum internet. The company offers a full-stack neutral atom quantum computing platform and provides hardware, middleware, and post-quantum security solutions for industries such as finance, telecommunications, and defense. This inclusion is considered a milestone and expands awareness among investors seeking exposure to companies building practical full-stack quantum computing platforms.
We believe this inclusion will broaden awareness among investors seeking exposure to companies building full-stack quantum computing platforms and practical post-quantum security solutions for mission-critical industries.
Olivier Roussy Newton, CEO of BTQ
BTQ Technology: Quantum Computing and Security Solutions
BTQ Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: BTQ) has been added to the Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM), a thematic exchange traded fund that tracks the BlueStar Machine Learning and Quantum Computing Index (BQTUM). This hire is expected to increase the company's profile among both institutional and individual investors. BTQ is focused on securing mission-critical networks and advancing security in the quantum era through post-quantum cryptography, quantum-safe hardware, and related infrastructure.
BTQ describes itself as a vertically integrated quantum company aimed at accelerating the transition from classical networks to the quantum internet. The company highlights that it pioneered the industry's first commercially significant quantum benefits and now offers a full-stack platform. This includes hardware, middleware, and post-quantum security solutions for industries such as finance, telecommunications, logistics, life sciences, and defense.
The BlueStar Machine Learning and Quantum Computing Index (BQTUM), tracked by QTUM, is a rules-based index for 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 based on liquidity-based caps. BTQ believes this inclusion in QTUM represents a “meaningful milestone” in strategy execution.
