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ETF dealmaking continues as Bitwise acquires ETC Group
OUR TAKEBitwise Asset Management, a big player in the cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) market, has announced it’s acquiring ETC Group, a London-based digital-assets issuer. This move is part of Bitwise’s plan to expand into the European market and shows that the ETF industry is getting more…
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OUR TAKEBitwise Asset Management, a big player in the cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) market, has announced it’s acquiring ETC Group, a London-based digital-assets issuer. This move is part of Bitwise’s plan to expand into the European market and shows that the ETF…
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OUR TAKE Bitwise Asset Management, a big player in the cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) market, has announced it’s acquiring ETC Group, a London-based digital-assets issuer. This move is part of Bitwise’s plan to expand into the European market and shows that the ETF industry is getting more consolidated. The acquisition lets Bitwise offer more products and improve how it manages assets. Just as demand for new financial products is growing, particularly in the crypto sector, Bitwise is expanding at a time when both retail and institutional investors are interested in crypto. –Heidi Luo, BTW reporter Crypto ETF provider Bitwise Asset Management has acquired ETC Group in a move that signals its expansion into the European market. Following the completion of the transaction, Bitwise will manage a new total asset portfolio of $4.5 billion, according to a statement from the company on Monday.
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Terms of the acquisition remain undisclosed, but it combines Bitwise’s robust presence in the crypto-ETF sector with ETC Group’s specialisation in digital assets, including a physically-backed bitcoin fund. Based in London, ETC Group has carved out a niche with $1.1 billion in assets under management, which will now contribute to Bitwise’s diversified financial offering. This strategic acquisition is part of a wider trend of consolidation in the ETF industry, characterised by companies merging to increase their market reach and product diversity. Also read: 5 facts you should know about trading crypto Also read: Wall Street’s ETF engine revs up after $17B bitcoin haul
Key Points
- Bitwise Asset Management has acquired ETC Group to expand its presence in the European ETF market, managing a combined $4.5 billion in assets.
- The acquisition highlights the ongoing consolidation in the ETF industry and Bitwise’s commitment to broadening its investment strategies and market reach.
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