SEC to Decide Bitwise 11 Altcoin ETFs in March 2026, Here’s Everything

On December 30, 2025, Bitwise Asset Management filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to seek approval for 11 new exchange-traded funds (ETFs). 

These ETFs will focus on the well-known altcoins, which will be a significant milestone in the history of cryptocurrency ETFs in the U.S. regulatory arena.

The crypto market fell by 0.74% in the last 24 hours, with Bitcoin (BTC) holding above $91k and Ethereum (ETH) staying above $3,100. Despite the dip, the market is eyeing a potential recovery.

On January 12 (ET) the net inflow of Bitcoin spot ETFs rose to $117 million in a four-day continuous run of outflows. Etherium spot ETFs had also registered positive net inflow of $5.04 million that broke a three day outflow pattern. 

The inflow to Solana spot ETFs was recorded to be 10.67 million, whereas that of XRP spot ETFs was 15.04 million.

On January 12 (ET), Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a total net inflow of $117 million, turning positive after 4 consecutive days of net outflows. Ethereum spot ETFs reported a total net inflow of $5.042 million, ending a 3-day net outflow streak. Solana spot ETFs recorded a total net… pic.twitter.com/t8ahgo3pdR

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Bitwise 11 Altcoin ETFs: The Strategy Behind the Move

Uniswap (UNI), Aave (AAVE), and Tron (TRX) are some of the tokens included in the Bitwise 11 Altcoin ETFs. The proposed ETFs also include other tokens such as Sui (SUI), Zcash (ZEC), and NEAR.

The company has modeled these funds in such a way that institutional investors get exposure to both old and new cryptocurrencies. These ETFs consist of direct token holdings with exchange-traded products (ETPs) and derivatives to provide exposure to every cryptocurrency.

The funds will invest 60% of their assets directly into cryptocurrencies, and the rest 40% will be invested in ETFs or derivatives tracking the same assets. 

The design of this structure is to check that the products have passed the SEC regulations, but remain flexible to meet the liquidity requirements and economical operations. With such a hybrid approach, Bitwise is seeking to introduce an easier method of investors to get into the altcoin market.

Regulatory Shift and Strategic Timing

The filing by Bitwise happens when SEC has issued new listing standards of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products. These amendments, which will be done at the end of 2025, simplify the way of approval and decrease approval timeframes. 

Bitwise is capitalizing on such changes by filing a complete package of 11 altcoin ETFs simultaneously. The company is also hoping to establish the first-mover advantage, which will be placed ahead of other firms in the emerging altcoin ETF market.

The new regulatory environment implies that such firms as Bitwise will be able to file to trade a number of products at once, which will not require repetitive filings. The change in regulation minimises time wastage and decreases the requirement of single approvals on each ETF. 

The decision of Bitwise to submit all its 11 funds simultaneously shows its belief in the changing attitude of the SEC regarding crypto products. The company intends to gain access to liquidity and brand recognition in the market before the competitors can even catch up.

Impact of Bitwise 11 Altcoin ETFs on the Crypto Market

If approved, these new ETFs could bring billions in institutional capital into the altcoin space. This would give a major boost to the use of altcoins, which would help to attract more institutional investors to the market. 

The funds would also open up the altcoin trading to wider access by providing a regulated investment alternative that fits well into the current financial frameworks.

On the part of institutional investors, such ETFs would make it easier to invest in altcoins. They would be able to do these investments using the tools they are familiar with that include CUSIPs and qualified custodians. Such a structure would enable portfolio managers to incorporate altcoins in their multi-asset portfolios without need to deal with offshore exchanges or customized mandates.

Bitwise 11 Altcoin ETFs will be introduced on March 16, 2026, provided that the SEC grants approval. With such permission, the money is likely to mark the start of a new era in cryptocurrency ETFs. Having a history of success in the crypto ETF field, Bitwise is in a good position to be on the front line.