Bitcoin Loans

Bitwise Asset Management, a leading crypto firm, launched the Bitwise Proficio Currency Debasement ETF (BPRO) on January 22, 2026, targeting investors worried about fiat currency erosion. This actively managed fund blends Bitcoin, gold, precious metals, and mining stocks to hedge against inflation and debasement. The move highlights Bitwise’s expanding role in traditional finance as crypto adoption grows.

ETF Launch Details

BPRO trades on the NYSE under ticker BPRO with a 0.96% expense ratio, requiring at least 25% in physical gold for stability. Partnering with Proficio Capital Partners, which manages $5 billion, the ETF responds to a Bitwise survey where 22% of advisors flagged currency debasement as a top 2026 theme. Bitwise, now over $15 billion in assets, positions BPRO as a diversified bulwark against the U.S. dollar’s 40% purchasing power loss over two decades.

Recent Bitwise Momentum

Just days earlier on January 14, Bitwise debuted a Chainlink ETF, followed by filings for 11 more crypto ETFs in late 2025. This caps a hot streak including the Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF (OWNB) and crossing $5 billion in assets under management. The firm’s innovations, like the world’s first Aptos Staking ETP, underscore its push into onchain finance.

Broader Market Context

BPRO arrives as tokenized assets gain traction, with Chainlink’s ’24/5′ onchain streams for U.S. stocks signaling stock market upgrades. National debt has ballooned from $7.5 trillion to $38 trillion, fueling demand for alternatives to fiat. Bitwise’s active management differentiates it from passive Bitcoin-gold rivals.

Implications for Investors

Financial advisors and institutions now have a one-stop hedge blending crypto’s upside with metals’ reliability. With Bitwise serving 5,000 wealth teams and backed by top investors, BPRO could redefine portfolios amid 2026’s economic shifts. The launch reinforces crypto’s maturation into mainstream debasement protection.