#BitwiseBitcoinETF 1. Bitcoin ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds):

ETFs provide investors access to Bitcoin's value without directly purchasing it.

Examples: Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), Bitwise Bitcoin ETF.

2. Hedge Funds and Mutual Funds:

Institutional-level funds use Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for investment purposes.

Examples: Pantera Capital, Galaxy Digital.

3. Treasury Investments:

Large organizations (e.g., MicroStrategy, Tesla) invest their surplus cash in Bitcoin.

Companies like MicroStrategy have accumulated substantial Bitcoin reserves.

4. Custodial Services:

Institutional investors are provided with specialized services to secure Bitcoin.

Examples: Coinbase Custody, Fidelity Digital Assets.

5. Crypto Funds and Indexes:

Investors are offered opportunities to invest across diverse cryptocurrency portfolios.

Examples: Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund.

6. Derivatives and Futures Contracts:

Institutions use platforms like CME Group to trade Bitcoin Futures and Options for price speculation or hedging.

7. Staking and Yield Products:

Institutional investors utilize methods to earn returns on their crypto holdings.

These types of investments expand the Bitcoin market, contributing to its global adoption and increased usage.