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Bitwise vs Galaxy

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

Bitwise4.0/5
VS
Galaxy4.3/5
Feature
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Ratings
Our score4.0/54.3/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Track record & size4.54.5
Product range4.54.5
Fees3.03.0
Regulation & custody4.04.5
Transparency3.54.5
Specs
ProductsSpot ETFs, ETPs / ETNs, Index funds, Private funds, Managed accounts, Staking products, Tokenized fundsSpot ETFs, ETPs / ETNs, Index funds, Private funds, Staking products
ClientsRetail, Accredited investors, Institutions, Financial advisorsRetail, Accredited investors, Institutions, Financial advisors
Assets under management$9 billion as of June 2026Not disclosed
Flagship productsBITB, BITW, ETHW, NRR, BHYPInvesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF (BTCO), XBSE, DECO, HECO, CCCX
Assets coveredBTC, ETH, SOL, NEAR, XRP, HyperliquidBitcoin, Ethereum, Solana
CustodiansNot disclosedGK8
Company
Founded20162018
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
  • Nasdaq-listed firm operating digital asset funds since 2018
  • Spot Bitcoin ETF issued with major partner Invesco
  • Regulated investment structures spanning the US, Canada, and Europe
  • Average loan book reached $1.4B in Q2 2026
Cons
  • ETPs are not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940
  • Onchain vaults carry smart-contract risk across Morpho and underlying protocols
  • Private funds restricted to accredited and institutional investors
  • Expense ratios and management fees diminish long-term fund returns
  • Underlying asset returns remain exposed to sharp crypto market drawdowns
Best forFinancial advisors managing client crypto allocations, Institutions seeking spot crypto ETPs, Investors interested in tokenized carry fundsInstitutions allocating to digital assets, Investors seeking regulated spot ETFs, Advisors requiring audited crypto funds

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