Bitwise Debuts $1.25B BITW ETF With Exposure to Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, Cardano

Bitwise has introduced a new multi-crypto ETF on NYSE Arca, giving investors streamlined access to major digital assets through one regulated product. The fund, listed under the ticker BITW, combines leading cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano. It enters the market with $1.25 billion in assets under management, which places it among the largest crypto index offerings available today. The launch arrives at a moment when demand for regulated, diversified crypto exposure continues to rise. Consequently, investors now have a structured route into digital assets without tracking individual markets or selecting single tokens. New Rules-Based Structure Aims for Long-Term Market Alignment Bitwise shifted BITW from an index product into a fully exchange-traded structure after the SEC cleared the transition. The company built the fund around a rules-based index that ranks assets by market value while filtering them by risk and liquidity. Moreover, the ETF adjusts each month to reflect changing market conditions. The index currently allocates most of its weight to Bitcoin, which holds more than 74% of the basket. Ethereum follows with roughly 15%, while other assets receive smaller shares. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said investors increasingly prefer regulated vehicles that remove the burden of selecting tokens. He pointed to rising institutional involvement and noted that structured exposure offers clarity during changing market cycles. Additionally, the firm uses public monthly index updates to maintain transparency and consistency across all holdings. Bitwise Expands Its Product Pipeline for 2025 Adoption The company excluded several assets in past years due to concerns about sustainability. Hence, speculative tokens such as LUNA never entered previous versions of the index even during their peak. Bitwise continues to apply that approach as it expands its product portfolio. The firm recently advanced plans for an Avalanche ETF and introduced a Dogecoin-focused vehicle to serve niche market segments.