- SEC’s intervention signals regulatory caution in crypto ETFs.
- Volatility concerns continue amid the ETF conversion pause.
- Community reactions reflect increased market unpredictability.
Bitwise Asset Management faced a temporary hold from the SEC on their crypto fund’s transition into an ETF, with a decision pending by July 31, 2025.
Bitwise’s ETF application highlights regulatory hesitance, increasing uncertainty for diversified crypto index funds.
Bitwise Asset Management sought to convert its Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund into an ETF, primarily holding Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). However, the SEC intervened, halting progress until further review on July 31, 2025. The commission aims to evaluate the implications of such a conversion on market integrity and investor protection.
The fund, managed by Bitwise and holding assets like XRP and Solana, involves important institutional partners such as Coinbase for custodial services and BNY Mellon for cash management. The recent pause draws comparisons to past SEC actions involving other crypto funds, including Grayscale’s endeavors.
The hold highlights continued hesitance among regulators to approve crypto ETFs, focusing on potential market manipulation and volatility concerns. The delay also underscores the cautious nature of the SEC’s approach to broader crypto ETF approvals. Despite the regulatory halt, the impact on current trading of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs remains limited. Sentiment among crypto investors and experts like Nate Geraci, who called the decision “bizarre,” is mirrored in his tweet, reflecting frustration due to the unexpected nature of the decision.
Potential regulatory, technological, and financial outcomes will depend on the SEC’s final verdict. The commission’s decision could influence future applications and the integration of non-Bitcoin and Ethereum assets in ETFs. The outcome may provide further regulatory clarity and potentially redefine parameters for crypto fund operations.
This letter is to notify you that, pursuant to Rule 431 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, 17 CFR 201.431, the Commission will review the delegated action. In accordance with Rule 431(e), the July 22, 2025 order is stayed until the Commission orders otherwise. – Sherry R. Haywood, Assistant Secretary, SEC
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