Bitwise Unveils Proposal for 11 New Crypto ETFs Featuring a Hybrid Token Structure

Jakarta, Pintu News – Bitwise Asset Management has filed a new set of applications for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with United States regulators, indicating a broader effort to bring digital assets into the regulated investment market.

Based on documents filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Bitwise applied for 11 crypto strategy ETFs that include assets such as AAVE (AAVE), CC, Ethena (ENA), Hyperliquid (HYPE), Near (NEAR), STRK, Sui (SUI), Bittensor (TAO), TRON (TRX), Uniswap (UNI), and ZEC. The proposed fund aims to achieve capital appreciation and is planned to come into effect on March 16, 2026, subject to regulatory approval.

Although management fees and ticker symbols have not yet been announced, the filing documents explain that these ETFs will have a hybrid structure. Each ETF will gain exposure to crypto assets through a combination of direct holdings of tokens, crypto-based exchange-traded products (ETPs), and derivative instruments.

This structure differs from Bitwise’s previous pure spot products as it combines various access methods in one investment fund.

Allocation Framework and Use of Derivatives

In the filing documents, it is mentioned that each ETF is planned to allocate around 60% of its assets to direct holdings of the relevant cryptocurrency.

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The remaining 40% will be invested in ETPs (Exchange-Traded Products) that track the same assets. Additional exposure to assets can also be gained through derivative instruments, such as futures and swap agreements.

Under normal market conditions, each fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including fund loans) in a combination of the relevant token, the relevant ETP, as well as derivatives referencing the same asset. This approach is intended to provide exposure to cryptoassets in a regulated environment, while retaining flexibility in its investment strategy.

As described in the Bitwise AAVE Strategy ETF filing, the fund may utilize direct or indirect investment approaches related to the Aave ecosystem, including derivatives referencing AAVE or ETPs related to AAVE.

Custodian Plan and Listing on the Exchange

Bitwise appointed Coinbase Custody Trust Company LLC as the custodian for this proposed ETF, following the pattern of custody management also used on Bitwise’s other crypto investment products.

If approved by the regulator, these funds are planned to be listed and traded on NYSE Arca. In the filing, it is stated that the trading symbol (ticker) will be determined before trading officially begins.

Regulatory Context and Recent Approvals

The ETF filing comes amid regulators’ continued scrutiny of crypto-based ETF products. In January 2024, the SEC (US Securities and Exchange Commission) approved 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs, which became a milestone in the oversight of crypto ETFs in the United States.

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Earlier this year, Bitwise also obtained quick approval for a combined Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETF, after the SEC approved a Form 19b-4 filing from NYSE Arca, allowing for listing and trading within 45 days.

In recent months, Bitwise has continued to expand its product portfolio by launching and filing various new ETFs, including the Solana staking ETF (SOL) and the XRP-based ETF (XRP).

In addition, the company has also filed a Form S-1 for a Sui-focused ETF, as well as pending approval for the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF, which is designed to track the top ten cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.

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• CoinEdition. Bitwise Files 11 Crypto Strategy ETFs with Hybrid Token Structure. Accessed on January 2, 2026
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