Bitwise Asset Management Donates $250K to Support Bitcoin and Ethereum Developers

Bitwise Asset Management has made good on its promise to reinvest a portion of its spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs' profits back into the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Bitwise Asset Management has donated $250,000 to non-profit organizations supporting Bitcoin and Ethereum developers. The contribution is part of the firm's commitment to reinvest a portion of its spot crypto ETF profits back into the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

The donation was made to Brink, OpenSats, and the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) for a total of $150,000 to support open-source Bitcoin developers. This is the first contribution under Bitwise's commitment to donate 10% of gross profits from its Bitcoin ETF (BITB) annually.

Moreover, the firm has also donated $100,000 to two nonprofit initiatives—Protocol Guild and the PBS Foundation—to support Ethereum protocol research and development. This move is also the first annual Ethereum donation after the launch of its Ethereum ETF (ETHW) in July 2024.

“We believe Ethereum is changing the world, and we will always strive to do our part to be a good steward of this incredible ecosystem alongside you,” the company stated.

According to data from SoSoValue, as of February 18, BITB has recorded a cumulative net inflow of $2.16 billion and holds 39,954.02 BTC—valued at approximately $3.76 billion. Meanwhile, ETHW has accumulated $347.5 million in net inflows and holds 105,672 ETH, worth around $277.86 million in total assets.

The crypto community widely praised the firm's decision to reinvest ETF profits back into Bitcoin and Ethereum development. Popular hedge fund manager Thomas Kralow commended the initiative on X, stating that Bitwise is “doing the right thing” and that the effort shows appreciation for the hard work of developers who sustain these networks.

Bitwise Crypto ETFs ExpansionLast year, Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley stated that the company has evolved beyond being just another traditional financial institution. Instead, it is now focusing more on supporting and representing the crypto community.

Notably, on February 18, Bitwise became the first US Bitcoin ETF provider to disclose the on-chain address of its BITB holdings, further cementing its reputation for transparency.

Moreover, the firm has filed for multiple new funds, including the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund ETF, which aims to provide investors exposure to ten leading cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP. However, the SEC has extended its decision deadline to March 3, 2025, to review the proposal.

Meanwhile, the SEC has already acknowledged a filing by Cboe BZX Exchange to list and trade shares of a Bitwise XRP ETF.