Asset manager Bitwise has taken an early regulatory step towards a Uniswap (CRYPTO:UNI) exchange-traded fund by registering a statutory trust in Delaware.
Delaware state records show the entity was filed as “Bitwise Uniswap ETF” on 27 January 2026 under file number 10486859.
The registration represents a preliminary move that typically precedes a formal filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Market participants note that the creation of a statutory trust does not guarantee regulatory approval or an eventual product launch.
The filing signals Bitwise’s intention to expand its crypto ETF offerings beyond bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) and ethereum despite challenging market conditions.
The broader crypto ETF market is currently facing risk-averse sentiment driven by sustained capital outflows.
Data from SoSoValue indicates bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows of $1.33 billion over the previous week.
Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) ETFs also experienced pressure, with $611.17 million withdrawn during the same period.
Although flows briefly turned positive at the start of the week, the rebound failed to hold momentum.