Bitwise has submitted applications to the SEC for approval of 11 altcoin ETFs in a significant move toward institutional crypto asset exposure. The proposed funds would allocate up to 60% in leading tokens including Uniswap, Aave, Tron, Sui, NEAR, and Zcash, with the remainder distributed across ETPs and derivatives for diversification. The regulatory decision is expected by March 16, 2026.

The filing comes as major cryptocurrencies show strong momentum—Bitcoin trading above $91,000 and Ethereum holding above $3,100. If approved, these ETFs would provide traditional investors with structured access to a diversified basket of alternative layer-1 blockchains and DeFi protocols, potentially reshaping how institutional capital flows into the altcoin ecosystem. Market observers are closely watching how the SEC weighs these applications against its evolving framework for spot crypto products.