A new kind of crypto ETF weighs market trends

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A fund issuer has adjusted several of its crypto ETFs to accommodate those seeking a different type of exposure to the space. They’re crypto futures funds that had lost some luster when spot products became available — but now feature a twist.  

Bitwise officially converted three of its futures-based ETFs to “Trendwise” products that rotate between crypto and US Treasurys based on crypto market price trends. 

Essentially the funds will stick to investing in crypto futures when the 10-day exponential moving average of the price of BTC or ETH is above the 20-day EMA (when prices are gaining momentum), the company said…

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