Crypto asset manager Bitwise submitted Form N-1A applications to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for 11 new cryptocurrency “strategy” ETFs, marking one of the broadest expansions yet beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum products.
These proposed single-token funds target a diverse range of altcoins across DeFi, Layer-1 blockchains, privacy, AI-linked, and other sectors: AAVE, UNI (Uniswap), ZEC (Zcash), CC (Canton), ENA (Ethena), HYPE (Hyperliquid), NEAR, STRK (Starknet), SUI, TAO (Bittensor), and TRX (Tron).
Each ETF uses a hybrid structure: up to 60% direct investment in the underlying token, with the remainder in exchange-traded products (ETPs), derivatives (futures/swaps), or other instruments for liquidity and compliance. At least 80% of net assets would focus on the target token or related exposures under normal conditions, aiming for capital appreciation while navigating regulatory hurdles like securities classification.
This follows Bitwise’s recent successes: launching the first U.S. spot Solana ETF in October 2025, followed by XRP and Dogecoin ETFs, plus filings for spot Sui and amended Hyperliquid products. The move tests the SEC’s evolving stance post-2025 approvals for Bitcoin/Ethereum spots and universal listing standards, potentially unlocking mainstream institutional access to altcoins amid a maturing $3T+ market.
If approved (preliminary effective date around March 16, 2026), these could catalyze inflows into DeFi protocols, L1 ecosystems, and niche tokens like privacy-focused ZEC or AI-driven TAO.
The filings exploded on X starting December 30–31, 2025, with screenshots of the prospectus, token lists, and analyses circulating widely, fueling debates on altcoin adoption, regulatory progress, institutional demand, and the next wave of crypto ETFs among traders, analysts, and investors.
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