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Bitwise Asset Management Acquires Chorus One

Analysis based on 14 articles · First reported Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated Feb 24, 2026

Sentiment
30
Attention
2
Articles
14
Market Impact
Direct
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Market Impact

The acquisition of Chorus One by Bitwise Asset Management is expected to positively impact the crypto asset management market by expanding institutional staking services. This move positions Bitwise Asset Management to capitalize on the rising demand for yield-generating crypto strategies, especially after the approval of spot crypto ETFs.

Financial services Cryptocurrency Asset management
Event Summary

Bitwise Asset Management, a global crypto asset manager with over $15 billion in client assets, announced the acquisition of Chorus One, an institutional staking provider with over $2.2 billion in staked assets. Chorus One will be integrated into Bitwise Onchain Solutions (BOS), Bitwise's staking division, which already supports several billion dollars in staked crypto assets. This acquisition will expand BOS's staking capabilities to over 30 proof-of-stake networks, including Solana, Avalanche, Sui, NEAR (blockchain platform), Aptos, California, Tezos, and TON (blockchain), and will add 60 experienced technology professionals to the team. Hunter Horsley, CEO of Bitwise Asset Management, highlighted staking as a significant growth area for clients. Brian Crain, CEO and Co-founder of Chorus One, will transition to an advisory role. Stifel Financial===Keefe, Bruyette & Woods served as the exclusive financial advisor to Chorus One. This deal enhances Bitwise Asset Management's position in the digital asset space, growing its workforce to nearly 200 employees worldwide.

Key Actions
100 Bitwise Asset Management acquired Chorus One
90 Chorus One integrated into Bitwise Asset Management
50 Brian Crain joined in an advisory role Bitwise Asset Management
20 Stifel Financial===Keefe, Bruyette & Woods served as exclusive financial advisor Chorus One
Entities Involved
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Bitwise Asset Management
Bitwise Asset Management, a crypto asset manager, acquired Chorus One, an institutional staking provider. This acquisition expands Bitwise's staking capabilities and adds over $2.2 billion in staked assets to its portfolio, enhancing its Bitwise Onchain Solutions division.
Importance 100 Sentiment 50
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Chorus One
Chorus One, an institutional staking provider, was acquired by Bitwise Asset Management. Its team and staking infrastructure will be integrated into Bitwise Onchain Solutions, allowing it to continue its work within a larger, established firm.
Importance 90 Sentiment 40
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Hunter Horsley
As CEO of Bitwise Asset Management, Hunter Horsley expressed enthusiasm for the acquisition of Chorus One, highlighting the potential growth area staking represents for clients and the strong capabilities of the Chorus One team.
Importance 60 Sentiment 30
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Brian Crain
Brian Crain, CEO and Co-founder of Chorus One, will transition to an advisory role after the acquisition by Bitwise Asset Management. He emphasized the shared commitment to reliability, security, and performance.
Importance 50 Sentiment 20
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Stifel Financial===Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Stifel Financial===Keefe, Bruyette & Woods served as the exclusive financial advisor to Chorus One for its acquisition by Bitwise Asset Management.
Importance 20 Sentiment 10
crypto
Solana
Solana is one of the proof-of-stake networks on which Bitwise Onchain Solutions, enhanced by the Chorus One acquisition, will offer expanded staking capabilities.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
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Avalanche
Avalanche is among the proof-of-stake networks supported by the expanded staking capabilities of Bitwise Onchain Solutions following the acquisition of Chorus One.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
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Relationships
Hunter Horsley related ↔ Bitwise Asset Management
Brian Crain related ↔ Chorus One
Bitwise Asset Management related ↔ Kraken
Bitwise Asset Management related ↔ Chorus One
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