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By Jean-Luc Maracon
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Regulatory Timeline Stays Murky. Nobody knows when approval comes.
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Market Infrastructure Push. Bitwise's strategy focuses on building rock-solid trading infrastructure before the ETF goes live.
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Bitwise just dropped another amendment. The asset manager filed paperwork Thursday to add Wintermute and Flowdesk as official trading counterparties for its Hyperliquid ETF,…
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The move brings two heavy hitters into Bitwise's crypto ETF operation. Wintermute, which has pushed through over $1 trillion in trading volume since it started, joins alongside…
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The SEC hasn't commented on Bitwise's latest filing, leaving the company and potential investors in limbo about next steps.
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Industry insiders are watching closely because Bitwise's approach could set precedent for other crypto ETF launches.
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Flowdesk brings particular expertise in algorithmic trading and risk management, areas that become critical when crypto prices swing wildly.
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The amendment filing came just one day after Bitwise Europe launched a separate Hyperliquid staking product on Deutsche Börse Xetra, showing the company's global ambitions for…
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Bitwise hasn't disclosed fee structures or minimum investment amounts for the ETF yet. The company is probably waiting for regulatory clarity before finalizing those details,…
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Current market conditions make the timing tricky. Crypto assets have been choppy since the start of 2026, with institutional flows turning negative in recent weeks.
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The Hyperliquid ecosystem itself has been growing despite broader market weakness. The decentralized exchange has seen steady volume growth and new project launches, giving…
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Hunter Horsley emphasized the firm's commitment to "the most efficient and reliable trading experience" in Thursday's statement.
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The SEC's next move could come any day or take months. Bitwise is preparing for multiple scenarios, including potential requests for additional documentation or operational…
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Institutional interest keeps building despite the uncertainty. Bitwise reported fielding calls from pension funds and endowments about crypto exposure through regulated vehicles.
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