Bitwise Expands in Europe with Four Crypto ETPs on London Stock Exchange
Bitwise announced the listing of four crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) with the aim to provide institutional and qualified investors with regulated exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum.
The German-issued ETPs include the company’s Core Bitcoin ETP (BTC1), Physical Bitcoin ETP (BTCE), Physical Ethereum ETP (ZETH), and Ethereum Staking ETP (ET32), as confirmed by a press release by the company.
The Core Bitcoin ETP offers a 0.20% total expense ratio, making it the cheapest option, while the Bitwise Physical Bitcoin ETP, with $1.1 billion in assets under management, is among Europe’s largest and most liquid, recording a 695.7% net asset value increase since June 2020, according to Portfolio Adviser.Â
The firm’s LSE listed ETPs (Source: Bitwise)
The Bitwise Physical Ethereum ETP gives straight exposure to Ethereum, while the Bitwise Ethereum Staking ETP is staking rewards focused, with its ticker referencing the 32 ETH required for Ethereum validation.
Strategic Power Play: Building on ETC Acquisition
The listings follow the company’s 2024 acquisition of ETC Group, which improved its European portfolio with products like Solana and Aptos Staking ETPs.Â
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Bradley Duke, Managing Director of the company’s Europe division, commented on the firm’s commitment to safe, transparent crypto investment products, leveraging expertise in digital and traditional markets.
The LSE listing provides easier access for UK institutional investors, in line with growing demand for digital assets.
The decision follows a general institutional trend, partly driven by regulatory shifts, including former SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s January 2025 resignation, which led to a surge in US crypto ETF applications.
While this has primarily impacted the United States, this trend is proof of the institutional interest driven by the company’s European strategy.
Positioning for Power: Bitwise Boosts its European Presence
The ETPs solidify the company’s European foothold as crypto gains legitimacy in financial markets.
The company’s Physical Bitcoin ETP’s strong performance is contrasted with the 40.6% decline in the Ethereum Staking ETP since January 2024, offering diversified risk-return profiles to investors.
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The products are restricted to professional investors and feature cold-storage custody to meet UK regulatory standards.
As digital assets enter mainstream finance, Bitwise’s LSE listings position it as a leader in regulated crypto exposure, likely driving further adoption among European investors.ption among European investors.
