Bitwise Asset Management just filed with the SEC to launch 11 new crypto ETFs, and they’re not sticking to the usual suspects.
Instead of focusing on just Bitcoin or Ethereum, these funds cover everything from Bittensor (TAO) and Tron (TRX) to a whole mix of altcoins tied to DeFi, layer-1 networks, privacy, and even AI.
It’s a big move and finally, regulated crypto investment is breaking out of the Bitcoin-Ethereum bubble.
They sent in the paperwork on December 30, 2025. Each ETF uses a hybrid “strategy” setup that tries to play by the rules while still giving investors real access to these digital assets.
Here’s how it works: up to 60% of the fund goes straight into the token itself, and the rest gets split among exchange-traded products, related securities, or derivatives like futures and swaps that follow the asset’s price.
Altcoins on the Radar
The list of proposed ETFs covers a wide range of blockchain projects and digital assets, showing just how much investor interest has shifted lately, both from big institutions and everyday people.
Here’s what’s on the table:
- Aave (AAVE) stands out as one of the top DeFi protocol tokens.
- Uniswap (UNI) gives holders a say in running one of the biggest decentralized exchanges.
- Zcash (ZEC) brings privacy front and center.
- Bittensor (TAO) connects to a decentralized AI network.
- There’s Tron (TRX), which has built a name as a popular blockchain protocol token.
- NEAR Protocol (NEAR) and Sui (SUI) both offer powerful Layer-1 smart contract platforms.
- Then you’ve got Hyperliquid (HYPE), Ethena (ENA), Canton (CC), and Starknet (STRK)—these tokens represent some of the newer corners of the crypto world.
By including all these, the new ETF filings go way beyond just Bitcoin and Ethereum.
They open the door to DeFi tokens, privacy coins, new L1 platforms, and all sorts of niche assets that, honestly, have been tough to reach through regular financial products until now.
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What This Means for Investors
If the SEC signs off, these ETFs will hit major U.S. exchanges and give investors a way to buy digital assets right from their usual brokerage accounts.
The hybrid “strategy” ETF approach offers a way that’s both regulated and liquid, sticking to the same standards people already expect from ETFs.
The proposed setup lets fund managers use derivatives and related ETPs too, so they get more flexibility to handle market swings and keep up with token prices, all while staying within the rules.
Regulatory Context and Timing
These filings land at a time when U.S. regulators are finally clarifying the path for crypto ETFs.
This year, the SEC rolled out new listing standards for commodity-style crypto ETFs, making approvals smoother and cutting out a lot of the custom review process that used to slow things down.
Bitwise has been busy. They’ve already launched spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs this year, plus new funds tied to Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin.
That experience probably helps them push these new altcoin-focused funds through the system.
The SEC hasn’t pinned down an exact timeline for these latest filings, but some sources point to a possible effective date as soon as March 16, 2026, if there aren’t any holdups.
