what's 21Shares AG?
21Shares AG is a Swiss-based asset management company founded in 2018, focused on providing regulated access to cryptocurrencies through exchange-traded products (ETPs). These ETPs are designed to track the performance of various digital assets, including major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, as well as emerging sectors such as DeFi, AI, and tokenized assets. By offering physically backed products listed on major exchanges like SIX Swiss Exchange, Euronext, and Deutsche Börse, 21Shares bridges traditional finance with the crypto economy, allowing investors to gain exposure without directly managing wallets or private keys. The company's product suite includes single-asset ETPs (e.g., for Solana, Dogecoin, or Hedera) and thematic baskets covering crypto indexes or infrastructure like oracles and decentralized computing. All ETPs are 100% physically backed, meaning they hold the underlying cryptocurrencies in secure custody, ensuring transparency and institutional-grade standards. 21Shares emphasizes simplicity, enabling investments via standard brokerage accounts, and has expanded access to retail investors in regions like the UK and Europe while maintaining compliance with regulations such as the EU Prospectus Regulation.
21Shares launched BOLD, the first UK-listed Bitcoin and Gold ETP, on the LSE today.
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x.com/21sharesLaunched Bitcoin and Gold ETP (BOLD) trading on the London Stock Exchange on January 13, 2026, as the first UK-listed ETP covering both assets in a risk-weighted portfolio.
Distributes ETH staking rewards to TETH holders at $0.010378 per share on January 9, 2026, with ex-date and record date on January 8, 2026.
Deposited 8,900 AAVE tokens (approximately $1.34 million) into Coinbase Prime on December 29, 2025, representing the last of their AAVE holdings.
Plans to distribute staking rewards earned from Solana holdings to shareholders starting in 2026.
21Shares filed with the SEC for Sei token ETFs and European ETPs.
21Shares launches a CRO (Crypto.com Coin) Trust and ETF product.
The XRP ETF (TOXR) uses Coinbase, Anchorage Digital Bank, and BitGo as custodians, joining recent XRP ETF launches from Grayscale, Canary Capital, and REX Shares.
Ripple Markets seeds the XRP ETF (TOXR) with 100 million XRP tokens, making it the fifth spot XRP product to receive exchange approval.
The 21Shares XRP ETF (TOXR) has launched and is now trading on the CBOE exchange, providing regulated exposure to XRP.
The project has 100 million $XRP seed backing.
CBOE certifies approval to list and register the 21Shares XRP ETF.
The SOL ETF (TSOL) records cumulative net outflows of $101 million against its $111 million seed capital.
Two additional 21Shares ETF products trade in the U.S. market: TTOP (FTSE Crypto 10 Index ETF) and TXBC (FTSE Crypto 10 ex-Bitcoin ETF), expanding the firm's U.S. product offerings beyond single-asset ETFs.
The TXXS ETF receives approval as the first U.S. product tied to SUI and will trade on Nasdaq, delivering 2x daily performance of the SUI token.
The SEC approves the first-ever 2x leveraged SUI ETF TXXS.
Launches first SUI ETF with 2x leverage, bringing total crypto ETF count to 74 this year and 128 overall, with 80 additional launches expected over next 12 months.
A 2x Leveraged TXXS ETF for Sui Network goes live.
TXXS launches on Nasdaq today through 21Shares.
Files competing Sei Network ETF application alongside Rex-Osprey and Canary's SEIZ filing.
Launches new ETP for Ethena (ENA) alongside the Morpho ETP, expanding its crypto ETP product offerings.
Launches the first ever MORPHO ETP on Euronext exchange.
Spot XRP ETF launches on December 1st.
Spot XRP ETF goes live on Monday.
Solana ETF records first outflow day with $8.2M net outflows led by 21Shares, ending a 22-day inflow streak, as Bitwise adds $13.3M in inflows.
Standard Chartered selected as digital asset custodian for 21Shares, utilizing the bank's newly established custody service based in Luxembourg.
Teases XRP ETF bid as the company expands its crypto ETF product lineup.
Launches leveraged Dogecoin ETF.
Lists 16 new crypto ETPs on Nasdaq Stockholm covering AAVE, ADA, LINK, DOT, and two index baskets (HODL and HODLX).
Canton Network ETP $CANTN launches and begins trading on Euronext Amsterdam and Paris, with BitGo serving as custodian.
Spot Solana ETF $TSOL launches with $100 million in opening assets under management.
21 Shares Solana ETF receives regulatory approval.
SEC website confirms Cboe exchange approval for listing and registration of Solana ETF, clearing the way for tomorrow's launch.
Files prospectus with SEC for Solana spot ETF with 0.21% fee, expected to launch tomorrow as the sixth Solana spot ETF in the US.
Files Canton Coin ETF with the SEC.
ASOL Solana spot ETF begins trading on Cboe BZX since October 28, accumulating $80m in inflows with a 0.21% fee and Coinbase as custodian.
Files S-1A amendment for Solana ETF with SEC, changing ticker symbol to 21SH.
Launches TTOP ETF offering exposure to the top 10 cryptocurrencies and TXBC ETF focusing on cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin's macro hedge use case.
Launches crypto index ETFs registered under the SEC Act of 1940 framework for diversified digital-asset exposure.
Files HYPE ETF application according to October 2025 monthly review.
SEC decision deadline for spot XRP ETF applications including 21Shares occurs on November 13.
XRP ETF now listed on the DTCC platform.
21Shares runs TV commercials for crypto ETFs on broadcast television, marking expansion into mainstream advertising channels.
Files 8(a) for spot XRP ETF, which allows automatic approval if the SEC does not respond within 20 days.
21Shares submits Injective (INJ) ETF filing, the second ETF application for the Injective blockchain.
21Shares releases the first-ever Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) for Pendle.
FalconX to acquire ETF manager 21Shares.
21Shares submits SEI ETF filing with the SEC.
21Shares files S-1 for Hyperliquid ETF with the SEC.
The SUI ETF will list on Nasdaq with Coinbase serving as staking provider and Bank of New York Mellon as cash custodian.
SEC approves 21Shares filing to custody the first U.S. spot Solana ETF under a new regulatory framework.
The 21Shares Stacks Staking ETP (ASTX) provides institutional investors with 100% physically-backed STX, automated yield compounding, and regulated exposure to the Stacks protocol.
21Shares launches a Pendle ETP on SIX Swiss Exchange, the first exchange-traded product ever created for the Pendle protocol.
21Shares filed S-1 Amendment #2 for their SUI Spot ETF with the SEC after market close today. 21Shares has an AVAX ETF in development.
FalconX eyes IPO following its acquisition of 21Shares.
21Shares has pending spot XRP and FTSE-based crypto index ETF filings in the U.S.
Crypto trading firm FalconX acquires 21Shares AG to further develop derivatives and structured products, according to WSJ and press release.
21Shares files S-1 with SEC to launch an Injective (INJ) ETF.
21Shares filed Form 8-A but the exchange has not certified it, and the S-1 delaying amendment remains in place, with Bitwise being first to pull their delaying amendment on October 8.
SEC approved the Solana spot ETF (ticker: VSOL) for listing on Cboe BZX Exchange on October 17, 2025, with 21Shares becoming the first issuer to complete Form 8-A approval ahead of Bitwise and VanEck. The ETF holds physical SOL with optional staking for yield and trading begins soon pending final S-1 registration.
SEC approves Form 8-A for Solana Spot ETF.
Files for 2X long $HYPE ETF, marking expansion into leveraged crypto ETF products.
Files Form 8-A(12B) registration statement with SEC for Solana ETF after market close, representing the final regulatory document before launch.
The SEC decision deadline for the Core Solana ETF is October 16, representing a postponement of the regulatory approval decision.
SUI ETF and Polkadot ETF are now listed on the DTCC platform, marking infrastructure approval for these two new crypto asset products.
Launches Jupiter (JUP) ETP in Europe, providing institutional-grade exposure to the Solana ecosystem token and expanding its crypto ETP product lineup.
The DTCC adds Solana Spot ETFs to its listings, marking advancement beyond regulatory filing stage.
Launches DYDX ETP on Euronext Paris and Amsterdam exchanges, expanding DeFi derivatives exposure and bringing total crypto ETP products to 48.
Refiles Solana ETF S-1 documentation with SEC as part of coordinated multi-issuer update.
Files updated S-1 registration with SEC for new Spot Solana ETF product.
Files new registration for HYPE ETF product, expanding institutional product lineup beyond previously announced SEI ETF.
Files S-1 registration for SEI ETF with staking rewards component and Coinbase custody arrangements.
Files S-1 registration with SEC for new Staked SEI ETF product, expanding institutional-grade crypto offerings.
Files amended S-1 for spot XRP ETF alongside six other asset managers, adjusting creation/redemption structures based on SEC feedback.
Files N-1A Prospectus with SEC for new Active Crypto ETF covering Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and other digital assets.
SEC delays decision on ETH ETF staking proposal feature.
SEC issues delay orders for Solana and Dogecoin ETF applications.
21Shares among four issuers filing amended S-1 for Solana ETF, out of nine total applicants.
Files SEC registration for ONDO ETP; Ondo announces acquisition of Oasis Pro.
Partners with Societe Generale bank to expand institutional crypto ETP access across Europe.
Files S-1 registration for first ERC-20 based Spot ETF tracking Ondo Finance.
New ETF filings include simplified tax reporting via 1099s, eliminating K-1 forms for crypto basket exposure.
Files for two new crypto index ETFs under '40 Act, including ex-BTC variant.
Platform achieves 30% quarterly volume growth and $2B+ TVL, expanding retail presence through xMoney/xPortal integration.
ETF holders show quarter-over-quarter growth, approaching gold-level scale in institutional adoption.
SEC delays decision on Spot Dogecoin ETF application from 21Shares.
UK Financial Conduct Authority opens retail market access to crypto ETNs, expanding potential market reach in British financial sector.
Major ETF providers challenge SEC to reinstate first-to-file review methodology for ETF applications.
Major ETF providers formally challenge SEC's ETF approval process through joint letter, opposing current methodology.
SEC delays decision on Spot XRP ETF application.
SEC delays decision on Solana ETF applications from Bitwise and 21Shares.
New CRO token ETP launches on Euronext Paris and Amsterdam, providing regulated crypto exposure without wallets.
Nasdaq files to list new Dogecoin ETF product.
Nasdaq files for Dogecoin ETF listing, indicating increased institutional adoption.
Nasdaq files application with SEC for 21Shares Dogecoin ETF listing under Rule 5711(d).
New spot DOGE ETF filing submitted, joining Grayscale and Bitwise applications.