Bitwise and ETC Group are integrating into a single Crypto ETP platform under the Bitwise brand. Your investments in ETC Group products are secure - investors will only notice a product name change in the coming months. You can also look forward to exciting new products and expert research and customer support.
We thank you for your trust in ETC Group and look forward to welcoming you to Bitwise!
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Rest assured — your investments in ETC Group products are fully secure. The only change to the products you’ll notice in the coming months is a simple rebranding to the Bitwise name.
As we move forward, you can expect new, innovative crypto exchange-traded products, while maintaining the same high standards of quality and security you've come to rely on.
Our commitment to providing unmatched support and expert guidance remains stronger than ever as we expand our offerings under the Bitwise brand.
Founded in 2017, Bitwise Asset Management is America’s largest crypto index fund manager. Thousands of financial advisors, family offices, and institutional investors trust Bitwise to access crypto opportunities. Recently, Bitwise launched two of the largest Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in the United States.
With a six-year track record, Bitwise offers a wide range of solutions, including ETFs, SMAs, private funds, and hedge fund strategies. The existing ETC Group product lineup of nine Crypto ETPs remains unchanged in terms of structure and institutional quality.
Bitwise’s team of over 60 professionals combines deep expertise in tech, asset management, and law. The acquisition of ETC Group enables Bitwise to serve European investors, provide global insights, and expand its suite of innovative ETPs.
Bitwise Asset Management is the largest crypto index fund manager in America. Thousands of financial advisors, family offices, and institutional investors partner with Bitwise to understand and access the opportunities in crypto. For six years, Bitwise has established a track record of excellence managing a broad suite of index and active solutions across ETFs, separately managed accounts, private funds, and hedge fund strategies. Bitwise is known for providing unparalleled client support through expert research and commentary, its nationwide client team of crypto specialists, and its deep access to the crypto ecosystem. The Bitwise team of more than 60 professionals combines expertise in technology and asset management with backgrounds including BlackRock, Millennium, ETF.com, Meta, Google, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Bitwise is backed by leading institutional investors and has been profiled in Institutional Investor, Barron’s, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal. Learn more at www.bitwiseinvestments.com.
ETC Group was created to provide investors with the tools to access the investment opportunities of the digital asset and blockchain ecosystem. Founded in 2019, ETC Group’s ETP suite includes the largest and most heavily traded European physical Bitcoin ETP (BTCE), Core Bitcoin (BTC1), Ethereum with staking (ET32), Solana (ESOL), XRP (GXRP), and the MSCI Digital Assets Select 20 (DA20). All of ETC Group’s products are physically backed and will be renamed with the Bitwise brand in the coming months. With a track record of over four years, ETC Group is made up of an exceptional team of financial services professionals and entrepreneurs with experience spanning both digital assets and regulated markets.
Bitwise and ETC Group are integrating into a single Crypto ETP platform under the Bitwise brand. Bitwise is committed to continuously launching new offerings of best-in-class, institutional-grade crypto ETPs. European investors can also look forward to unparalleled research and customer support.
No. Your investments in ETC Group products are secure - you will only notice a product name change in the coming months. Your money invested will not be moved to the US. It continues to be held in our existing European Crypto ETPs.
No.
No, investors can rest assured that there is nothing they need to do due to the acquisition. The products that investors currently hold will continue to trade and function as normal. The only change will be a simple name change that will occur in the coming months.
No, the coins that collateralize the products will continue to be owned by the products’ holders as per the terms of the prospectus.
Yes, ETC Group will be rebranded as Bitwise in coming months.
Yes, all ETC Group products will be rebranded as Bitwise products. This process may take a few months. We will keep all holders of ETC Group products informed during this transition.
No, currently, we have no plans to change any product features or fees.
No, on the contrary, we plan to launch exciting new products over the coming months. We will share these plans with our investors and stakeholders in due course.
No, currently, we have no plans to change custodians or other service providers due to the acquisition.
Yes.
No, a conversion of this nature is not possible under the terms of the prospectus. U.S. ETFs can be disadvantageous to European investors due to unfavorable tax implications, regulatory restrictions, or limited access.
No.
No.
No, a conversion of this nature is not possible under the terms of the offering.
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