Bitwise, an asset manager, has expanded its European presence by listing four Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) exchange-traded products (ETPs) on the London Stock Exchange. The April 16th announcement detailed the listings: Bitwise Core Bitcoin ETP, Bitwise Physical Bitcoin ETP, Bitwise Physical Ethereum ETP, and Bitwise Ethereum Staking ETP.

These products are currently available only to accredited institutional investors and are not accessible to retail investors.

Bitwise's move reflects the growing institutional interest in cryptocurrencies as digital assets gain traction in global financial markets, bolstering the legitimacy of this nascent asset class.

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Bitwise's expansion of its ETF offerings follows a regulatory shift in the US. The departure of former SEC Chairman Gary Gensler in January spurred a surge in crypto ETF applications, as asset managers and crypto firms anticipated a more favorable regulatory environment. Bitwise's BTC and ETH ETF, offering exposure to both digital assets in a single vehicle, received preliminary SEC approval in January, pending final approval for listing.

In March 2025, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) filed to list the Bitwise Dogecoin ETF. If approved, this would mark the first US-listed investment vehicle for a memecoin, potentially attracting further institutional investment in Dogecoin (DOGE). Bitwise also filed for an Aptos ETF in March, which will hold Aptos (APT) tokens without offering staking rewards.

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan forecasted $50 billion in inflows into Bitcoin ETFs during 2025. These institutional inflows into crypto ETFs can act as a price stabilizer for digital assets, reducing volatility by channeling capital from traditional stock market investors into cryptocurrencies.

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