Bitwise Acquires Staking Provider Chorus One
Bitwise expands its institutional staking and yield offerings through the acquisition of Chorus One amid rising Ethereum staking demand.
Bitwise Asset Management has acquired Chorus One, a provider of institutional staking services, marking an expansion of Bitwise’s product portfolio into staking and related yield solutions [1][2].
Reports say Chorus One’s staking infrastructure will bolster Bitwise’s institutional staking capabilities as the firm moves to meet growing demand for staking products [1][3]. Media coverage highlights that Ethereum’s validator backlog has surged past 4 million ETH, with wait times reportedly beyond 70 days and more than 30% of supply now locked in staking—trends cited as part of the backdrop for the acquisition [2].
Multiple crypto news outlets covered the transaction, noting the strategic fit between Bitwise’s asset-management business and Chorus One’s staking services [1][2][3][4].
The acquisition positions Bitwise to expand institutional staking and yield offerings amid a surge in staking activity, particularly on Ethereum [1][2].
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- 1Bitwise Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of Staking Provider Chorus One36Crypto• Feb 4, 2026
- 2Bitwise to acquire crypto staking company Chorus One: ReportCointelegraph• Feb 4, 2026
- 3Bitwise to Acquire Chorus One as Crypto Staking SurgesCrypto Breaking News• Feb 4, 2026
- 4Bitwise Expands Into Staking With Chorus One AcquisitionCoinpedia Fintech News• Feb 4, 2026
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