Bitwise provides exchange-traded products linked to cryptoassets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, designed for inclusion in investment portfolios, ISAs, and SIPPs, and available through participating brokers and banks.
Bitwise ETPs are physically backed by digital assets held in custody with regulated custodians, including BitGo and Coinbase, providing exchange-traded exposure designed to align with professional market infrastructure standards. Investors may access these products through ISAs, SIPPs, and investment portfolios, subject to platform eligibility and investor suitability assessments.
For traditional investment portfolios, Bitwise ETPs are designed to provide:
Bitwise Bitcoin ETPs offer exchange-traded access to Bitcoin’s market performance on recognised UK and European exchanges, with underlying assets held in cold-storage custody.
Our Ethereum ETPs offer exchange-traded exposure to ETH’s market performance, with certain products incorporating staking-linked features.
Bitwise ETPs are listed securities available through selected UK investment platforms and stockbrokers, subject to each provider’s eligibility. Advisers may be able to include them within ISAs, SIPPs, GIAs, and other investment accounts once platform approval is confirmed.
Request access from your platform or custodian, providing the relevant ISINs.
Contact Bitwise’s UK adviser support at clients@bitwiseinvestments.com for assistance.
Crypto ETPs are now available for UK retail investors following the lifting of the FCA’s restriction on 8 October 2025. HMRC has confirmed that eligible crypto ETPs can currently be held within a stocks and shares ISA or a SIPP, allowing investors to gain exposure to digital-asset price movements within tax-advantaged accounts.
From 6 April 2026, crypto ETPs will instead qualify for inclusion under the Innovative Finance ISA (IFISA) rather than the stocks and shares ISA. Investors who purchase crypto ETPs in a stocks and shares ISA before that date should confirm with their provider whether holdings can remain after the reclassification.
Availability continues to depend on each platform’s eligibility criteria and completion of standard onboarding steps, including appropriateness and categorisation assessments. Investors should consult their adviser, broker, or custodian before investing.
Bitwise provides dedicated support for financial advisers and wealth managers. Our specialists bring significant collective experience across digital asset research, product structuring, and market operations, and can assist with product education, portfolio integration, and platform due diligence.
Please complete the contact form or email us at clients@bitwiseinvestments.com to request a call with a Bitwise representative.
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Due to the potential for losses, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) considers this investment to be high risk.
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Cryptoassets and crypto-linked products are high-risk. The FCA categorises retail crypto promotions as Restricted Mass Market Investments (RMMI). As such, additional prominence, risk-warning and risk-summary requirements apply to retail communications. You could lose all the money you invest.
Investments in cryptoassets or many crypto-linked products are generally not covered by the UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) or the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). You should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong.
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Where performance is shown, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Any projections, targets, or forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and may not be realised. Fees and expenses reduce returns.
Returns may be reduced by fees, charges, spreads, and taxes. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may change. Seek professional advice if unsure.
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