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Story: Bitwise Chainlink ETF Listed on DTCC, Signaling Potential Approval Soon

By Evie Vavasseur

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Bitwise’s Chainlink ETF Nears Key Milestones. The crypto asset manager Bitwise is still required to file a Form 8-A, a regulatory step often…

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Market Context and Regulatory Environment. The appearance of Bitwise’s Chainlink ETF on the DTCC registry comes amid a prolonged U.S.

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SEC’s New Listing Standards Could Accelerate Approvals. Another reason for optimism comes from the SEC’s new generic listing standards, introduced on…

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What Comes Next for Chainlink Investors. If approved, the Bitwise Chainlink ETF would become one of the first major altcoin-focused ETFs in…

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Bitwise’s spot Chainlink exchange-traded fund (ETF) has been spotted on the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) registry — a strong indicator that the fund may be…

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Although a DTCC appearance doesn’t guarantee final approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), it’s historically been a reliable sign that an ETF is close to…

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The crypto asset manager Bitwise is still required to file a Form 8-A, a regulatory step often completed shortly before a product is officially listed on an exchange.

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Back in August 2025, Bitwise submitted a Form S-1 registration statement to the SEC, outlining plans for the ETF to track the price of Chainlink (LINK) — the native token…

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In parallel, Grayscale has also proposed its own Chainlink ETF. However, analysts expect Bitwise’s version to face fewer regulatory hurdles since Grayscale’s product intends to…

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The appearance of Bitwise’s Chainlink ETF on the DTCC registry comes amid a prolonged U.S. government shutdown, which has slowed the approval process for numerous spot crypto ETFs.

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Dozens of asset managers are now racing to bring new spot crypto ETFs to market, targeting a range of high-demand altcoins including Dogecoin (DOGE), Solana (SOL), Avalanche…

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If approved, the Bitwise Chainlink ETF would become one of the first major altcoin-focused ETFs in the United States, marking another milestone in the ongoing institutional…

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With Chainlink currently trading around $15.73, market participants are watching closely to see whether the ETF listing could catalyze renewed investor demand.

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