---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-21-342416"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BITW"
cik: "0001723788"
company_name: "Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF"
filed_at: "2021-11-29T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-28T05:09:11.254625+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.45
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Bitwise announces intention to convert BITW crypto index fund into ETF

## Summary
- Bitwise announces intention to convert BITW crypto index fund into an ETF listed on a national exchange.
- No specific timeline provided; believes a spot bitcoin ETF will be approved before an index ETF.
- BITW currently trades on OTCQX; Bitwise cites ETF advantages: NAV trading, arbitrage, ongoing subscriptions.
- BITW became an SEC reporting company in 2021, registering on Form 10 for greater transparency.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-21-342416
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BITW
- cik: 0001723788
- company_name: Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF
- filed_at: 2021-11-29T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.45
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1723788/000119312521342416/0001193125-21-342416-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1723788/000119312521342416/d188799d8k.htm

## Machine-readable alternates
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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001193125-21-342416.txt

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