Bitwise Asset Management has moved to significantly expand its crypto exchange-traded fund lineup, filing 11 new ETF applications with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on December 30. The proposed funds are designed to track a group of major and emerging digital assets, including Zcash (ZEC), Hyperliquid (HYPE), and Sui (SUI), signaling growing confidence in diversified crypto exposure within regulated markets.
According to the filings, each fund would allocate 60% of assets directly to the underlying cryptocurrency, while the remaining 40% would be invested in exchange-traded products (ETPs) linked to those assets. Derivatives may also be used to fine-tune exposure. If approved, the ETFs are scheduled to launch on March 16, 2026, though tickers and expense ratios have not yet been disclosed.
This hybrid structure mirrors approaches already familiar to regulators, allowing Bitwise to balance direct crypto exposure with instruments that fit more easily within existing ETF frameworks.
Strategy ETFs Target 11 Digital Assets
The proposed “Strategy ETF” lineup spans a broad range of blockchain sectors, from decentralized finance to artificial intelligence and privacy-focused networks. The filings list the following assets:
- Aave (AAVE)
- Uniswap (UNI)
- Zcash (ZEC)
- Canton Network
- Ethena
- Hyperliquid (HYPE)
- NEAR Protocol
- Starknet
- Sui (SUI)
- Bittensor (TAO)
- TRON (TRX)
The inclusion of Bittensor (TAO) stands out, coming shortly after Grayscale submitted paperwork to convert its Bittensor Trust into a spot ETF. If approved, both efforts could give institutions regulated access to an AI-focused crypto asset for the first time.
Zcash is also gaining traction among issuers. Grayscale recently filed to convert its Zcash Trust into a spot ETF, reflecting renewed investor interest in privacy-oriented cryptocurrencies entering regulated investment channels.
Growing Momentum Behind Bitwise’s Crypto Lineup
Bitwise’s latest filings build on a year of aggressive expansion. In October, the firm launched the first U.S. spot Solana ETF, followed in November by funds tied to XRP and Dogecoin. These launches positioned Bitwise among the most active issuers in the rapidly evolving crypto ETF market.
Interest has also increased around Hyperliquid, after amendments in Bitwise’s filings suggested a potential path toward what could become the first U.S.-listed ETF linked to the token. Market analysts view this as a signal that regulators may be growing more comfortable with niche digital assets, provided structures meet compliance standards.
Sui remains another focal point. Bitwise has previously filed for a spot SUI ETF designed to offer 100% direct exposure, underscoring confidence in the network’s long-term adoption potential.
Looking ahead, Bitwise executives remain optimistic. Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan recently said the firm expects crypto markets to remain constructive into 2026, with Bitcoin potentially breaking its traditional four-year cycle and reaching new highs.
Together, these filings highlight how ETF issuers are racing to meet institutional demand for diversified, regulated access to the next generation of digital assets.
