Bitwise Asset Administration has introduced the acquisition of London-based ETC Group, the issuer of Europe’s largest bodily Bitcoin ETP (BTCE), in keeping with a press launch despatched to Bitcoin Journal. This acquisition not solely expands Bitwise’s world footprint but in addition provides greater than $1 billion in property underneath administration to its portfolio.
JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Spot #Bitcoin ETF issuer Bitwise expands into Europe by buying Europe’s largest bodily Bitcoin ETP issuer ETC Group 🇪🇺 pic.twitter.com/EHz3ssB2Ut
— Bitcoin Journal (@BitcoinMagazine) August 19, 2024
“Bitwise is constructing a world crypto asset supervisor for buyers and monetary advisors who need a best-in-class accomplice specialised on this fast-growing asset class,” stated Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley. “This acquisition permits us to serve European buyers, to supply shoppers world perception, and to increase the product suite with modern ETPs. We’re pleased with the status we’ve got constructed during the last six years with advisors, establishments, and buyers as a classy asset supervisor in crypto markets, and sit up for bringing this experience to European buyers.”
Based in 2019, ETC Group has constructed a status as a number one crypto ETP issuer in Europe, providing a set of bodily backed merchandise that embody Bitcoin and different cryptocurrencies. Over the approaching months, these ETPs will likely be rebranded underneath the Bitwise title, though the core funding methods will stay unchanged.
“We predict Bitwise is constructing the best-of-breed agency for this new asset class and have confirmed their professionalism and management over a few years,” stated ETC Group co-founder Bradley Duke. “For an asset administration agency, tradition and values are important, and we couldn’t be extra excited to proceed our work in Europe as a part of Bitwise.”
With the addition of ETC Group’s merchandise, Bitwise’s whole property underneath administration now exceed $4.5 billion, with their U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF (BITB) turning into one of many 25 fastest-growing ETPs of all time, closing in on over $2 billion in property as we speak, in keeping with the press launch.
