Hamilton ETFs Announces Plans to Launch Bitcoin DayMAX™ ETF with Filing of Preliminary Prospectus

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TORONTO — Hamilton Capital Partners Inc. (“Hamilton ETFs”) is pleased to announce that it has filed a preliminary prospectus with the Canadian securities regulators for the Hamilton Enhanced Bitcoin DayMAX™ ETF (BDAY), the latest addition to its suite of DayMAX™ ETFs.

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ETF Name

Proposed Ticker

Units

Investment Objective

Hamilton Enhanced Bitcoin DayMAX™ ETF

BDAY

Class E Units

The investment objective of BDAY is to deliver attractive income while providing exposure primarily to Bitcoin. To supplement income earned from its holdings, mitigate risk and reduce volatility, BDAY employs an actively managed, primarily ultra-short-term, option strategy.

BDAY uses leverage in order to seek to achieve its investment objective. Leverage is created through the use of cash borrowings or as otherwise permitted under applicable securities legislation. The maximum aggregate leverage of BDAY will not exceed approximately 25% of its net asset value.

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“We’re excited to build on the momentum of our innovative DayMAX™ ETF suite, Canada’s first 0DTE options ETFs, with the planned launch of BDAY”, said Pat Sommerville, Co-CEO at Hamilton ETFs. “Reflecting our commitment to bringing innovative ETF solutions to Canadian investors, BDAY combines Bitcoin exposure with an actively managed covered call strategy to generate attractive monthly tax-efficient income. Announcing the filing on the 16^th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day feels especially fitting, as the date has become a well-known milestone in Bitcoin’s history and broader adoption.

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The launch is subject to receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including, but not limited to, listing approval. In connection with the foregoing, Hamilton ETFs intends to apply for conditional listing approval of the units of BDAY on Cboe Canada Inc. (“Cboe Canada”) under the ticker symbol “BDAY”.

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The preliminary prospectus, dated May 21, 2026, contains important information relating to BDAY and has been filed with the Canadian securities regulators. A copy of the preliminary prospectus is available on www.sedarplus.ca. The preliminary prospectus is subject to completion or amendment. Prospective investors cannot buy units of BDAY until the Canadian securities regulators issue receipts for the final prospectus of BDAY and BDAY begins trading on Cboe Canada.

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For more information on BDAY, and the rest of Hamilton ETFs’ innovative lineup of ETFs, please visit www.hamiltonetfs.com.

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About Hamilton Capital Partners Inc. (Hamilton ETFs)

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With $16 billion in assets under management, Hamilton ETFs is one of Canada’s fastest growing ETF providers, offering a suite of innovative exchange traded funds (ETFs) designed to maximize income and growth from trusted sectors in Canada and across the globe. The firm is also an active commentator on the global financial services sector and Canadian banks; the firm’s most recent Insights can be found at www.hamiltonetfs.com/insights-commentary.

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Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with an investment in exchange traded funds (ETFs). Please read the prospectus before investing. ETFs are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

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Certain statements contained in this news release constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information may relate to a future outlook and anticipated distributions, events or results and may include statements regarding future financial performance. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by terms such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “intend” or other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Actual results may vary from such forward-looking information. Hamilton ETFs undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or other such factors which affect this information, except as required by law.

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This material is for informational purposes only. This material is not intended to be relied upon as research, investment, or tax advice and is not an implied or express recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security or to adopt any particular investment or portfolio strategy. Any views and opinions expressed do not take into account the particular investment objectives, needs, restrictions and circumstances of a specific investor and, thus, should not be used as the basis of any specific investment recommendation. Investors should consult a financial and/or tax advisor for financial and/or tax information applicable to their specific situation.

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