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Bitwise vs BlackRock

How Bitwise vs BlackRock compare on our ratings, asset manager specs, funding, pros and cons.

Bitwise4.0/5
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BlackRock4.4/5
Feature
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Ratings
Our score4.0/54.4/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Track record & size4.55.0
Product range4.54.0
Fees3.03.5
Regulation & custody4.05.0
Transparency3.54.0
Specs
ProductsSpot ETFs, ETPs / ETNs, Index funds, Private funds, Managed accounts, Staking products, Tokenized fundsSpot ETFs, Index funds, Private funds, Managed accounts, Tokenized funds
ClientsRetail, Accredited investors, Institutions, Financial advisorsRetail, Institutions, Financial advisors
Assets under management$9 billion as of June 2026$15.3 trillion as of June 2026
Flagship productsBITB, BITW, ETHW, NRR, BHYPiShares ETFs, Aladdin, BlackRock Solutions
Assets coveredBTC, ETH, SOL, NEAR, XRP, HyperliquidEquities, Bonds, Digital assets
Company
Founded20161988
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited States
InvestorsElectric Capital, B.lc, Blockchain Coinvestors, General Catalyst +39Not disclosed
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • Manages $9 billion in client assets across more than 70 investment vehicles
  • Nine-year track record focused entirely on crypto asset management since 2016
  • Serves over 5,500 wealth advisory teams, institutions, and 21 broker-dealers
  • Offers publicly traded spot crypto ETPs
  • $15.3T in assets under management as of June 2026
  • Founded in 1988 with a public listing since October 1999
  • iShares ETF range alongside managed investment funds
  • Aladdin covers portfolio management and risk analytics
Cons
  • ETPs are not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940
  • Onchain vaults carry smart-contract risk across Morpho and underlying protocols
  • Fund fees and minimums vary by product and jurisdiction
  • Crypto-specific product terms are not uniform across markets
  • ETF prices can trade at premiums or discounts to underlying assets
  • Crypto exposure carries volatility and regulatory-change risk
Best forFinancial advisors managing client crypto allocations, Institutions seeking spot crypto ETPs, Investors interested in tokenized carry fundsInstitutional portfolio managers, Financial advisors, ETF investors

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