The New York Stock Exchange Arca has formally approved the listing and registration of the Bitwise Chainlink ETF, clearing the way for trading to begin as early as today.
According to an approval letter dated January 13, 2026, NYSE Arca certified the listing of the common shares of the ETF under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
The filing was addressed to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically its Division of Corporation Finance, confirming that all exchange-side requirements have been satisfied.
What the Approval Covers
The authorization allows NYSE Arca to list and trade shares of the Bitwise Chainlink ETF, which provides exposure to Chainlink through a regulated exchange-traded product. With the exchange’s certification complete, the ETF can now move forward into live trading, pending final operational readiness.
This step does not represent a preliminary filing or conditional approval. It confirms that NYSE Arca has completed its review and formally accepted the product for listing and registration.
Why This Matters
The approval adds Chainlink to the growing roster of crypto-linked ETFs available on U.S. exchanges, reflecting continued institutional expansion beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum-based products. For market participants, the ETF structure offers regulated exposure to LINK without requiring direct custody of the underlying token.
The listing also reinforces NYSE Arca’s role as a primary venue for digital asset investment products and highlights Bitwise’s ongoing strategy to broaden ETF coverage across major crypto networks.
With trading set to begin imminently, the Bitwise Chainlink ETF becomes one of the latest examples of how crypto assets are increasingly being integrated into traditional market infrastructure.
