European Expansion: Bitwise Lists Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs on London Stock Exchange

Bitwise Asset Management is broadening its reach in the European market by listing four new Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) on the London stock Exchange. As of today, April 16, accredited institutional and qualified investors can access the Bitwise Core Bitcoin ETP, Bitwise Physical Bitcoin ETP, Bitwise Physical Ethereum ETP, and the Bitwise Ethereum Staking ETP.

This move signifies Bitwise’s commitment to providing diverse cryptocurrency investment vehicles as digital assets gain traction in global financial markets. the increasing institutional interest underscores the growing legitimacy of cryptocurrencies as an asset class.

US Regulatory Landscape Fuels Innovation in Crypto ETFs

Recent regulatory changes in the United States, triggered by the departure of the previous Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair, gary Gensler, have spurred a surge in cryptocurrency ETF applications. Asset managers and crypto firms are capitalizing on what they perceive as a more favorable regulatory surroundings.

Bitwise is at the forefront of this innovation. The company’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETC and ETF, designed to offer investors exposure to both leading digital assets through a single investment, received preliminary SEC approval in January. Final approval is still pending before trading can commence.

Beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum: Exploring Dogecoin and Aptos ETFs

Bitwise is not limiting its focus to established cryptocurrencies. In March 2025, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) filed a rule change request to list the Bitwise Dogecoin ETF in the US. If approved, this would mark a meaningful milestone, making Dogecoin (DOGE) the first meme coin with a dedicated investment vehicle in the US market. This could potentially attract further institutional investment into the social token space.

Furthermore, Bitwise has also proposed an aptos ETF. This ETF would hold the native cryptocurrency of the high-performance layer-1 blockchain, APT, but will not offer staking rewards.This demonstrates Bitwise’s commitment to exploring a wide range of digital assets and blockchain technologies.

Institutional Investment: A Stabilizing Force in Crypto Markets

Matt Hougan, Bitwise’s Chief Facts Officer, has projected that Bitcoin ETFs could attract $50 billion in inflows during 2025. This influx of institutional capital is expected to play a crucial role in stabilizing cryptocurrency prices.

Currently, the total assets under management (AUM) in global crypto ETFs and etps are estimated to be around $100 billion, according to a recent report by CryptoCompare. The introduction of more diverse and accessible investment vehicles is likely to further drive this growth.

Institutional investment in cryptocurrency ETFs acts as a price stabilizer for digital assets with investment vehicles, reducing volatility through a pipe that diverts the capital of conventional investors in the stock market to cryptocurrencies.