Bitwise Files for 11 Altcoin ETFs as Crypto ETF Momentum Grows

TheNewsCryptoPublished on 2026-01-13Last updated on 2026-01-13

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Bitwise Asset Management has filed with the U.S. SEC for approval of 11 new altcoin ETFs, marking a significant milestone in the crypto ETF space. The proposed funds would include exposure to tokens such as Uniswap (UNI), Aave (AAVE), Tron (TRX), Sui (SUI), Zcash (ZEC), and NEAR. The structure allocates 60% of assets to direct cryptocurrency holdings and 40% to ETFs or derivatives tracking similar assets, aiming to comply with regulations while ensuring liquidity and cost efficiency. This filing coincides with a period of mixed market performance: Bitcoin remains above $91k and Ethereum above $3,100 despite a recent 0.74% market dip. Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs also saw positive net inflows after days of outflows.

Last month, Bitwise Asset Management filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States to look for the approval of 11 new exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These ETFs will focus on the prominent altcoins, which will mark a prominent milestone in the history of cryptocurrency ETFs in the U.S. regulatory area.

The crypto market plunged by 0.74% in the past 24 hours, with Bitcoin holding over $91k and Ethereum being above $3,100. Regardless of this fall, the market is looking for a potential recovery.

Yesterday, the net inflow of Bitcoin spot ETFs increased by $117 million in four days of continuous outflows. Ethereum spot ETFs also witnessed a positive net inflow of about $5.03 million after a continuous three-day outflow.

The inflow of Solana spot ETFs was listed to be at 10.67 million, and XRP spot ETFs was at 15.04 million. Some of the tokens which were listed in the Bitwise 11 Altcoin ETFs are Uniswap (UNI), Aave (AAVE), Tron (TRX), Sui (SUI), Zcash (ZEC) and NEAR.

The Bifurcation of Funds

The company has shown these funds in a way that institutional investors will be able to explore both old and new cryptocurrencies. These ETFs include direct token holdings, having exchange-traded products (ETPs) and derivatives to offer exposure to every cryptocurrency.

The funds will put around 60% of their assets straight into cryptocurrencies, and the remaining 40% will be invested in ETFs or derivatives tracking the similar assets. The structure is designed in a way to check that the products have cleared the SEC regulations but is still flexible to meet the liquidity needs and economical operations.

Having this hybrid approach, Bitwise is looking to roll out an easier method for investors to get into the altcoin market. Bitwise filing came at the time of the issuance of new listing standards of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products by the SEC.

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Related Questions

QHow many new altcoin ETFs did Bitwise Asset Management file for with the SEC?

ABitwise Asset Management filed for 11 new altcoin ETFs with the SEC.

QWhat was the net inflow for Bitcoin spot ETFs after four days of continuous outflows?

AThe net inflow for Bitcoin spot ETFs increased by $117 million after four days of continuous outflows.

QWhat percentage of the new Bitwise ETFs' assets will be directly in cryptocurrencies?

AApproximately 60% of the new Bitwise ETFs' assets will be directly invested in cryptocurrencies.

QWhich specific altcoins are mentioned as being included in the Bitwise 11 Altcoin ETFs filing?

AThe specific altcoins mentioned are Uniswap (UNI), Aave (AAVE), Tron (TRX), Sui (SUI), Zcash (ZEC), and NEAR.

QWhat is the purpose of the hybrid structure (direct holdings, ETPs, derivatives) for the proposed Bitwise ETFs?

AThe hybrid structure is designed to ensure the products comply with SEC regulations while remaining flexible to meet liquidity needs and enable economical operations.

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