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Bitwise Files for 11 Hybrid Altcoin ETFs Targeting Aave, Tron, Zcash and Others

Investor demand will hinge on listing terms, fees, platform distribution rather than the filings themselves.

Overview

  • Bitwise submitted SEC N-1A registrations for 11 single-asset strategy ETFs tied to AAVE, UNI, ZEC, TAO, TRX, NEAR, STRK, SUI, ENA, HYPE and CC.
  • Each fund may hold up to 60% of assets in the underlying token, with the balance in related ETPs or derivatives, and commits at least 80% to those exposures under normal conditions.
  • The filings name Coinbase Custody as custodian and plan NYSE Arca listings with tickers and fees to be determined, with an expected effectiveness window around mid-March 2026 pending SEC review.
  • Market coverage reported little immediate reaction as flows remain concentrated in a few flagship crypto ETFs despite an expanding altcoin ETF pipeline.
  • Cardano is not included in the lineup, a notable omission highlighted by outlets and community commentary.