Bitwise Withdraws Proposed Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Filing
- Stacey George
- June 16, 2026
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Bitwise has withdrawn its proposed Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF filing, pulling back a registration statement that would have created a dual-asset crypto fund combining exposure to both major digital assets in a single product.
The withdrawal was confirmed through an S-1 registration withdrawal filing submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing formally requests that the previously submitted registration statement be withdrawn.
A combined Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF would have been notable as a multi-asset crypto product, distinct from the single-asset spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs that currently trade in U.S. markets. Withdrawing the S-1 means the product cannot move forward toward listing under its current registration.
A Withdrawal Is Not Necessarily an Abandonment
Pulling an S-1 registration does not mean Bitwise has permanently shelved the concept. Issuers withdraw filings for a range of reasons, including restructuring the product, adjusting the regulatory approach, or responding to SEC staff feedback before refiling.
The withdrawal was reported by Reuters, though Bitwise has not publicly detailed the reasoning behind the decision. Without an official statement, any specific motive remains speculative.
It is possible the filing was pulled to rework the fund’s structure, fee schedule, or index methodology. It could also reflect a strategic timing decision tied to market conditions or the competitive ETF landscape.
What It Signals for Crypto ETF Watchers
The move comes as crypto ETF activity remains a focal point for institutional investors. BlackRock recently launched its Bitcoin Income ETF under the ticker BITA, which began trading on Nasdaq, underscoring continued issuer interest in expanding crypto fund offerings.
Bitwise’s decision to step back from a dual-asset structure may shift attention toward how other issuers approach multi-crypto products. The firm remains an active player in the digital asset management space, with existing single-asset products still on the market.
Investors and regulators monitoring the crypto fund space will likely watch for any refiled registration or updated product proposal from Bitwise in the coming months. Whether the withdrawal leads to a revised filing or a pivot to a different product structure remains an open question.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency and digital asset markets carry significant risk. Always do your own research before making decisions.
