Crypto asset manager Bitwise has taken a major step toward expanding regulated digital asset investment options in the United States, filing applications with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on December 30 for a total of 11 new cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
The filings reflect what could become the broadest range of token-specific ETFs ever proposed by a single issuer.
The new lineup includes fund strategies focused on tokens tied to decentralized finance, next-generation smart contract platforms, interoperability infrastructure, and privacy-focused crypto networks. Among the proposed offerings are ETFs tracking AAVE, UNI, ZEC, ENA, NEAR, STRK, SUI, TRX, and TAO, as well as strategies linked to CC-related assets and the Hyperliquid ecosystem.
Each ETF is structured to provide investors with regulated exposure to the performance of its respective asset class through futures, derivatives, or other SEC-compliant mechanisms, rather than direct token holdings.
The move comes at a time when demand for regulated crypto investments continues to accelerate. Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have already drawn billions in inflows, prompting asset managers to seek approval for funds tied to a wider set of blockchain networks that demonstrate real-world adoption and growing developer activity.
By filing such a diverse group of ETFs simultaneously, Bitwise is positioning itself at the forefront of that expansion effort.
Industry analysts say the filings signal increased optimism that U.S. regulators are becoming more comfortable with digital asset markets, especially as surveillance agreements, custody standards, and risk controls improve across the sector.
If approved, the ETFs could allow investors to conveniently diversify crypto exposure through traditional brokerage accounts without needing to manage wallets, exchanges, or direct token custody.
However, SEC approval remains uncertain. The agency continues to assess market integrity, liquidity, and investor protection concerns around smaller or emerging cryptocurrencies.
Final decisions are expected in the coming months, and the process is likely to serve as a key test of how quickly the U.S. will broaden institutional access to the crypto ecosystem.
Bitwise’s aggressive filing strategy underscores a growing belief that the next phase of digital asset adoption will involve bringing a wider range of blockchain technologies into familiar investment frameworks.