Bitcoin, Ether exposure widens as Bitwise ETPs list in Italy

Bitwise lists five fully collateralised crypto ETPs on Borsa Italiana ETFplus

Bitwise has listed five cryptocurrency exchange-traded products on the Italian Stock Exchange, including exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum. According to RankiaPro, the listings are on Borsa Italiana’s ETFplus professional segment and are fully collateralised.

The move extends the firm’s European footprint by offering institutional-style, exchange-traded access to crypto assets in Italy. The products aim to provide transparent exposure via an on-exchange instrument designed for professional market participants.

Why it matters for Italian professional investors and compliance context

For Italian professional investors, the ETFplus professional segment provides an exchange-based route to crypto exposure within established market infrastructure. This channel can simplify operational workflows relative to direct custody, subject to each investor’s governance and risk controls.

The listing sits within European disclosure regimes referenced in the announcement, while local market oversight in Italy is exercised by CONSOB. No regulatory endorsement is implied, and availability on ETFplus does not equate to retail distribution.

As reported by The Manila Times’ TMT Newswire feed, the ETPs are physically backed, with assets held in cold storage, and include redemption features under the products’ terms. The announcement also notes compliance with European prospectus requirements for the offerings.

In commenting on the launch, Bradley Duke, CEO (Europe), said Bitwise is listing on a “prestigious exchange” for “knowledgeable and sophisticated” professional investors in Italy. He added that the market reflects “growing institutional interest in transparent, exchange-traded instruments that operate within established European regulatory frameworks.”

Investor access, compliance notes, and what remains unreported

Eligibility: professional investors on Borsa Italiana ETFplus

The products are described as available on ETFplus’ professional segment, intended for professional investors. Access depends on exchange rules and the investor’s classification and permissions through their intermediary.

Key implementation details are not yet specified in the materials reviewed. Absent information includes total expense ratios, market-making arrangements, expected liquidity, named custodian, and any specific commentary from CONSOB.

FAQ about Bitwise crypto ETPs

Are these ETPs available only to professional investors on ETFplus, and what are the eligibility requirements?

They are listed on ETFplus’ professional segment. Eligibility depends on investor classification and intermediary permissions under exchange rules.

How are the ETPs structured (physically backed, cold storage, redemption) and who is the custodian?

They are described as fully collateralised with cold storage and redemption features. The custodian’s name was not provided in the available materials.