BTQ Technologies (NASDAQ: BTQ) surged 7.46% after inclusion in Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM)

BTQ Technologies (NASDAQ: BTQ) surged 7.46% in pre-market trading on December 16, 2025, following its inclusion in the Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM).

The company was added to the thematic ETF, which tracks the BlueStar Machine Learning and Quantum Computing Index (BQTUM). This inclusion is expected to enhance institutional and retail visibility for BTQ as it advances quantum-era security solutions, including post-quantum cryptography and quantum-secure hardware. The ETF, which employs a passive strategy tied to BQTUM, rebalances semi-annually in June and December, emphasizing equal weighting of liquid stocks in quantum computing and machine learning sectors.

BTQ, a vertically integrated quantum technology firm, highlighted the milestone as a strategic step to accelerate its transition from classical to quantum internet infrastructure. The company’s full-stack platform offers end-to-end hardware, middleware, and security solutions for industries such as finance, telecommunications, and defense.

The inclusion in the ETF suggests a growing institutional interest in the quantum computing sector. Analysts note that such index inclusions often trigger increased liquidity and price momentum in the short-to-medium term, especially if the ETF experiences strong inflows.