Bitwise Makes History as First US Bitcoin ETF to Disclose Addresses, Spurs $200M Inflows on Debut Day

January 25, 2024
Bitwise Makes History as First US Bitcoin ETF to Disclose Addresses, Spurs $200M Inflows on Debut Day
  • Bitwise has become the first U.S. Bitcoin ETF to publicly disclose its Bitcoin addresses.

  • The firm plans to enhance transparency through a potential collaboration with Hoseki for real-time cryptographic attestations.

  • Bitwise's decision sparked a positive response with $200 million inflows on the first trading day.

  • Bitwise has pledged to donate 10% of its Bitcoin ETF profits to support Bitcoin developers.

  • Concerns were raised about Bitwise's use of a single key wallet, but they clarified that Coinbase Custody, their custodial service provider, rotates addresses after spending.

  • Bitwise is working on an address upgrade to Taproot with its custodian, marking a significant step towards increasing public confidence in the Bitcoin market.

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