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Bitwise withdraws Bitcoin and Ether Market Cap ETF application

Bitwise has unexpectedly withdrawn its application for a Bitcoin and Ether Market Cap Weight Strategy exchange-traded fund (ETF), leading to speculation about a potential reassessment of its strategy.

cointelegraph.com
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