Bitwise Dogecoin ETF (BWOW) to be liquidated
Bitwise Investment Advisers has announced the liquidation and closure of the Bitwise Dogecoin ETF (BWOW). Trading of the fund on the NYSE will cease immediately.
Bitwise Investment Advisers has announced its decision to liquidate and close the Bitwise Dogecoin ETF (BWOW). Trading of the fund on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) was suspended immediately, effective September 10, 2026.
Bitwise stated that the decision to liquidate the fund was based on several factors, though the company has not provided further details. The regulatory environment and market conditions for cryptocurrency-related ETFs can influence the viability and continuation of such investment products.
The liquidation process for the fund will commence immediately. Shareholders will receive the net asset value of the fund following its final liquidation. The estimated payment is expected around September 16, 2026.
The Bitwise Dogecoin ETF was one of a limited number of exchange-traded funds focused on cryptocurrencies, aiming to provide investors with diversified exposure to digital assets through traditional securities markets.