I notice that Bitwise is seriously growing in the institutional crypto space. Their new products and services are designed for financial advisors who want to offer crypto exposure to their clients with structure and risk management.

This expansion comes at the perfect timing. Portfolio models cover seven different approaches—from core crypto allocations to thematic strategies focused on stablecoins and tokenization. For advisors, this is a game-changer because they no longer need to navigate the crypto markets alone. They can customize exposure based on the client’s risk profile, and the system automatically rebalances to avoid portfolio drift.

But the more interesting part is the Chorus One acquisition. Bitwise now has direct control over $2.2 billion worth of staked assets across different networks. They are no longer dependent on third-party providers for yield generation. This move is strategic—while demand for institutional staking grows, they are building their own infrastructure.

This product and service are particularly relevant now because the institutional staking market is projected to reach $18 billion by 2033. Bitwise has also launched on-chain vault strategies targeting up to 6% yields for USDC through overcollateralized lending markets. It’s a combination of portfolio advisory solutions and direct yield infrastructure—two birds with one stone.

The expansion into Europe and their partnership with ING Germany for crypto ETPs show that they are serious about institutional adoption. I see here the shift in how institutional investors are increasingly comfortable with crypto allocations, but want professional management and transparency. Bitwise is positioning itself perfectly for this demand.