Bitwise Announces Updates to ETF Lineup
Bitwise (NYSE:ICOI) plans to close and liquidate six option income strategy ETFs: ICOI, IMRA, IMST, IGME, ICRC, and IETH.
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Bitwise (NYSE:ICOI) plans to close and liquidate six option income strategy ETFs: ICOI, IMRA, IMST, IGME, ICRC, and IETH. All are listed on NYSE Arca.
The last trading day is July 31, 2026, with final NAVs on August 9 and cash liquidation on August 10, 2026.
Positive
- Clear liquidation timetable through August 10, 2026
- Automatic cash redemption at each ETF's final NAV
- Redemption proceeds expected via existing brokers or intermediaries
- Bitwise manages $11 billion in client assets as of April 1, 2026
Negative
- Closure of six Bitwise option income strategy ETFs
- Last day to trade and create units is July 31, 2026
- Investors in affected ETFs must exit or accept forced redemption
- Potential disruption for investors using these ETFs in their strategies
Details
News Market Reaction – IGME
On Jul 1, the first trading day after this news, IGME closed 1.40% above the previous close.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Jul 1 session.
Key Figures
- Client assets
- $11 billion
- Bitwise assets under management as of April 1, 2026
- Last trading day
- July 31, 2026
- Final day for IGME and related ETFs to trade on NYSE Arca
- Final NAV date
- August 9, 2026
- Date used to calculate each ETF’s final net asset value
- Liquidation date
- August 10, 2026
- Target date for cash redemption to shareholders after ETF liquidation
- Current price
- $22.87
- IGME price prior to liquidation announcement
- 52-week range
- $21.7167–$43.3367
- IGME 52-week low and high before this news
Historical Context
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June 2026 monthly distributions declared for Bitwise option income ETFs.
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May 2026 monthly distributions and detailed return metrics for ICOI and peers.
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Monthly distributions set for Bitwise option income ETFs with high payout rates.
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Key Terms
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Ticker | ETF Name | Listing | Last Day to | Last Day of | Final NAV | Liquidation Date |
ICOI | Bitwise COIN | NYSE Arca | July 31, | July 31, | August 9, 2026 | August 10, 2026 |
IMRA | Bitwise MARA | NYSE Arca | July 31, | July 31, | August 9, 2026 | August 10, 2026 |
IMST | Bitwise MSTR | NYSE Arca | July 31, | July 31, | August 9, 2026 | August 10, 2026 |
IGME | Bitwise GME | NYSE Arca | July 31, | July 31, | August 9, 2026 | August 10, 2026 |
ICRC | Bitwise CRCL | NYSE Arca | July 31, | July 31, | August 9, 2026 | August 10, 2026 |
IETH | Bitwise | NYSE Arca | July 31, | July 31, | August 9, 2026 | August 10, 2026 |
Shareholders who do not sell their shares of the ETFs by Friday, July 31, 2026, will have their shares automatically redeemed for cash based on each ETF's net asset value (NAV). The redemption is expected to be provided to shareholders through their brokers or other financial intermediaries on or around Monday, August 10, 2026.
About Bitwise
Bitwise Asset Management is a global crypto asset manager with more than
Risks and Important Information
Carefully consider a Fund's investment objectives, risk factors, charges, and expenses before investing. This and additional information can be found in each Fund's full or summary prospectus, which may be obtained by visiting: for ICOI, icoietf.com; for ICRC, icrcetf.com; for IETH, iethetf.com; for IGME, igmeetf.com; for IMRA, imraetf.com; for IMST, imstetf.com. Investors should read it carefully before investing.
Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. There is no guarantee or assurance that a Fund's methodology will result in the Fund achieving positive investment returns or outperforming other investment products.
The technology relating to crypto assets and blockchain is new and developing. Trading in crypto assets or crypto asset derivatives comes with significant risks, including volatile market price swings or flash crashes, market manipulation, and cybersecurity risks and risk of losing principal or all of your investment. In addition, crypto asset markets and exchanges are not regulated with the same controls or customer protections available in equity, option, futures, or foreign exchange investing.
Bitwise ETFs are distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC, which is not affiliated with Bitwise or its affiliates.
Media Contact
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