Bitwise Expands Crypto Access with Model Portfolios and Staking Acquisition

• Bitwise offers seven model portfolios, letting advisors easily add crypto exposure for clients with risk-based strategies.

• Acquiring Chorus One gives Bitwise $2.2B in staked assets and direct control over crypto yield generation.

• Expansion into Europe and on-chain vaults targets up to 6% yields, blending advisory solutions with income opportunities.

Bitwise is accelerating its push into institutional crypto markets, unveiling new model portfolio solutions for financial advisors. The move aims to give advisors a structured, diversified framework for allocating digital assets in client portfolios.

Bitwise’s offering now spans seven models, including “Core” portfolios for broad crypto exposure and “Thematic” models focusing on stablecoins or tokenization. Advisors can leverage these models to create tailored crypto sleeves for clients, systematically monitored and rebalanced to prevent portfolio drift.

Besides expanding portfolio options, Bitwise has strengthened its yield-generating infrastructure by acquiring Switzerland-based Chorus One. The firm oversees approximately $2.2 billion in staked assets across multiple decentralized networks. Staking enables asset managers to earn income from holdings beyond traditional investments.

Bitwise now gains direct control over this infrastructure, reducing reliance on third-party providers. “This acquisition allows us to expand our institutional offerings while delivering additional yield opportunities,” a Bitwise representative said.

Model portfolios bridge crypto and advisory markets

Financial advisors have long sought professionally managed frameworks for crypto exposure. Assets tracking third-party model portfolios grew from $400 billion in 2023 to over $645 billion by 2025. Hence, Bitwise’s model portfolios arrive at a pivotal moment, offering risk-profiled allocations across crypto assets and equities.

Options include standalone crypto asset models, equity-focused strategies, and blended approaches. Moreover, these frameworks leverage Bitwise’s eight-year experience helping institutions access digital assets efficiently. Advisors can now integrate crypto exposure without navigating volatile markets alone.

Chorus One acquisition strengthens Yield capabilities

Institutional staking has gained traction as investors search for yields beyond fixed income and equities. Market research shows global institutional staking services were valued in the low billions in 2024, with forecasts predicting over $18 billion by 2033.

Furthermore, Bitwise’s expansion into Europe, such as its partnership with ING Germany for crypto ETPs, adds value to its direct-on-chain efforts. It has recently announced its first curated on-chain vault strategy, which seeks yields of up to 6% for USDC through over-collateralized lending markets. Therefore, Bitwise is now both a portfolio solution provider and a yield infrastructure operator.