Bitwise Asset Management announced on December 9 that XRP will be included in the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund (BITW), giving the token broader institutional exposure. The move could bring passive inflows and higher visibility among index-tracking investors.
Bitwise’s new multi-crypto ETF began trading on NYSE Arca under ticker BITW, offering a single vehicle for exposure to Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana and Cardano. The listing simplifies diversified crypto allocation for retail and institutional investors.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says Harvard now holds a larger allocation to Bitcoin than to gold ETFs, framing BTC as a hedge against currency debasement. The comment underscores growing institutional conviction in digital assets over traditional stores of value.
Bitwise executive Matt Hougan says Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy do not intend to sell their Bitcoin holdings, reinforcing institutional commitment to BTC.
21Shares updated its spot Dogecoin ETF filing with the SEC, clarifying fees and other operational details ahead of a planned launch later this month alongside Grayscale and Bitwise. The disclosure could support DOGE liquidity and investor confidence as the token continues its rally.
Bitwise’s CEO has warned that a key sign points to a potential Bitcoin bear market, even as Vanguard reverses course and will allow trading of crypto-focused ETFs and mutual funds on its platform. The Vanguard move could broaden access and liquidity, offsetting some downside pressure.
Vanguard, the roughly $10 trillion asset manager, now offers access to Bitwise’s XRP ETF for its clients, according to a social update from Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley. The move could broaden institutional and retail access to XRP exposure within Vanguard accounts.
Bitwise filed an updated S-1 with the SEC naming AVAX as the ticker for its proposed Avalanche ETF and disclosing a management fee along with a planned fee waiver. The filing, dated Nov. 27, 2025, signals progress toward launch but remains subject to regulatory approval.
Bitwise has unexpectedly listed the first Dogecoin ETF on the New York Stock Exchange, giving retail and institutional investors a regulated vehicle for DOGE exposure. The surprise move — hailed by the DOGE Army — could broaden access and shift capital flows into the memecoin market.
Bitwise strategist Juan Leon says Kevin Hassett becoming Fed chair would be "strongly bullish" for cryptocurrencies. A pro-crypto, dovish appointment could shift both monetary and regulatory dynamics that affect crypto markets.