Bitwise Asset Management has achieved a significant milestone in the cryptocurrency investment landscape with the uplisting of its flagship Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund (BITW) to NYSE Arca, effective December 9, 2025. The transition from over-the-counter (OTC) trading to a fully regulated exchange-traded product (ETP) provides investors with seamless access to a diversified basket of the top 10 digital assets, marking the first such crypto index fund on a major U.S. exchange.
With $1.25 billion in assets under management (AUM)—the largest for any crypto index fund—BITW tracks the Bitwise 10 Large Cap Crypto Index, comprising Bitcoin (75% weight), Ethereum (15%), and eight other leading tokens: XRP, Solana, Chainlink, Litecoin, Cardano, Avalanche, Sui, and Polkadot. The index undergoes monthly rebalancing based on market capitalization, liquidity, security, and compliance criteria, ensuring exposure to the sector’s blue-chip performers without capping the largest holdings.
“This uplisting represents a watershed moment for crypto as an asset class,” said Hunter Horsley, CEO of Bitwise. “BITW, our first product launched in 2017, is now available on NYSE Arca as an ETP, offering broad-based exposure with Bitwise’s eight-year track record of oversight.”
From OTC to Exchange: Reducing Barriers for Investors
Previously trading OTC as a closed-end fund, BITW’s move to NYSE Arca enhances liquidity, pricing efficiency, and accessibility for retail and institutional investors alike. Shares can now be bought and sold like any stock through traditional brokerage accounts, IRAs, or 401(k)s, eliminating the frictions of OTC markets such as wider bid-ask spreads and limited hours. The ETP structure also benefits from NYSE Arca’s robust surveillance and settlement systems, aligning it with commodity benchmarks like gold or oil funds.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan emphasised the fund’s appeal for uncertain investors: “In a volatile market, BITW lets you bet on the thesis without picking winners. It owns the largest, most successful assets—whatever they happen to be—screened for risk and rebalanced monthly.” This passive approach has resonated, with BITW’s AUM growing 150% year-over-year amid post-ETF adoption waves.
The fund’s weighted composition at uplisting—90% in established assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum—provides stability, while the remaining 10% in emerging leaders like Sui and Polkadot captures growth potential. Management fees are set at 0.85%, with no cap on top holdings to reflect market realities.
Institutional Momentum and Post-ETF Recovery
The uplisting arrives at a pivotal juncture for crypto ETPs. Following the SEC’s approval of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in 2024, inflows have totalled $120 billion in 2025, with diversified products like BITW filling a gap for broad exposure. Bitwise’s recent launches, including spot ETFs for Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin, complement BITW’s index strategy, catering to a maturing investor base wary of single-asset bets.
Recent data shows recovery signals: After October’s $19 billion liquidation wave, weekly ETF inflows rebounded to $6.96 billion, with institutional ownership at 24.5%. BITW’s NYSE Arca debut—up 1.5% on day one—reflects this tailwind, potentially drawing $500 million in additional AUM by mid-2026, per Bitwise estimates.
Challenges remain: Regulatory scrutiny on multi-asset ETPs persists, and volatility could test retail inflows. Yet, with 68% of institutions planning crypto allocations (up from 47% in 2024), BITW’s regulated structure positions it as a gateway for conservative portfolios.
As Horsley noted: “2025 has been crypto’s year of mainstream adoption—BITW on NYSE Arca is the next chapter.” In a $3.2 trillion market, this uplisting isn’t just a listing—it’s a vote of confidence in diversified, compliant crypto investing.
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