- Asset manager Bitwise has listed four Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded products on the London Stock Exchange, targeting institutional investors.
- The expansion into European markets follows Bitwise’s growing ETF activities in the United States, where it awaits approval for several crypto investment vehicles.
- Bitwise CIO predicts Bitcoin ETFs will attract $50 billion in inflows during 2025, potentially stabilizing cryptocurrency prices through institutional investment.
Bitwise has launched four cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) on the London Stock Exchange, marking a significant expansion of the asset manager’s presence in European markets. According to an April 16 announcement, the new listings include two Bitcoin products and two Ethereum products, all designed exclusively for institutional and accredited investors rather than retail participants.
The four new products comprise the Bitwise Core Bitcoin ETP, the Bitwise Physical Bitcoin ETP, the Bitwise Physical Ethereum ETP, and the Bitwise Ethereum Staking ETP. This European launch reflects Bitwise’s strategy to capitalize on growing institutional interest in digital assets as cryptocurrencies gain legitimacy in global financial markets.
European Expansion Amid Growing Institutional Crypto Adoption
The London Stock Exchange listings come as digital assets increasingly enter mainstream financial infrastructure. These products provide qualified investors with regulated exposure to two of the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, while maintaining the security and compliance standards expected in traditional finance.
“These ETPs serve as investment vehicles that track the underlying assets without requiring investors to directly hold the cryptocurrencies,” the announcement explains. The structure addresses key concerns for institutional investors regarding custody, security, and regulatory compliance.
Accelerating ETF Developments Following US Regulatory Changes
Bitwise’s European expansion coincides with significant developments in the United States crypto ETF landscape. Following former SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s departure in January, numerous crypto ETF applications have been filed in anticipation of a potentially more favorable regulatory environment.
The asset manager already received preliminary approval from the SEC for its combined BTC and ETH ETF in January, though final authorization is still pending. Additionally, in March 2025, the New York Stock Exchange submitted an application for a rule change to list the Bitwise Dogecoin ETF, which would represent the first US-listed memecoin investment vehicle if approved.
Bitwise has also filed for an Aptos ETF in March, targeting the native cryptocurrency (APT) of the high-throughput layer-1 blockchain without including staking rewards.
Matt Hougan, Bitwise’s CIO, has projected Bitcoin ETFs will attract $50 billion in inflows during 2025. These institutional investments could serve as price stabilizers for cryptocurrencies with investment vehicles, potentially reducing market volatility by creating capital flow channels from traditional stock market investors to digital assets.
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