(ETHW) Bitwise Ethereum - Overview

ETF Category: Digital Assets | Exchange: NYSE ARCA (USA) | Market Cap: 220m USD | Total Return: -24.2% in 12m

Ether, Digital Assets, Cryptocurrency
Total Rating 25
Safety 33
Buy Signal -0.56
Digital Assets
Category Rotation: -25.8
AUM: 220M
Avg Turnover: 10.3M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility68.3%
VaR 5th Pctl11.6%
VaR vs Median-6.03%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio-0.13
Rel. Str. IBD8.7
Rel. Str. Peer Group42.6
Character TTM
Beta3.216
Beta Downside3.733
Hurst Exponent0.501
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD64.04%
CAGR/Max DD-0.40
CAGR/Mean DD-0.79

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: ETHW Bitwise Ethereum

The Bitwise Ethereum ETF (ETHW) is a passively managed investment vehicle designed to provide exposure to the spot price of ether by holding the digital asset directly. The trust does not engage in active trading strategies, and its primary operational cost is a management fee accrued in U.S. dollars. This structure eliminates the technical complexities of managing private keys or digital wallets for institutional and retail investors.

Ethereum operates as a decentralized, open-source blockchain featuring smart contract functionality, distinguishing it from Bitcoin’s primary use case as a store of value. As a digital asset ETF, ETHW relies on regulated custodians to secure the underlying ether, a model that integrates cryptocurrency into traditional brokerage accounts. For a deeper analysis of fund metrics and sector comparisons, investors can consult ValueRay.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Spot ether market price fluctuations directly dictate net asset value
  • Institutional adoption of Ethereum increases total assets under management
  • Ethereum network upgrade success influences broader investor sentiment and demand
  • Competitive pressure on management fees impacts trust profitability and flows
  • Regulatory shifts in digital asset classification affect institutional capital allocation
What is the price of ETHW shares?

As of May 31, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 14.42 with a total of 552,923 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -5.94%, over one month by -9.71%, over three months by +4.72% and over the past year by -24.22%.

Is ETHW a buy, sell or hold?

Bitwise Ethereum has no consensus analysts rating.