Bitwise Chainlink ETF Wins NYSE Arca Approval for Listing
Bitwise’s Chainlink ETF ‘CLNK’ began trading on NYSE Arca on June 14, offering a new regulated avenue for investing in Chainlink’s foundational blockchain layer.
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The evidence provided strongly and consistently supports the statement. All sources, despite varying in authority from low to moderate, unanimously report that the Bitwise Chainlink ETF was approved for listing on the NYSE Arca exchange. Several sources mention specific, verifiable details that increase credibility, such as the ticker symbol (CLNK) and the filing of a Form 8-A, which is the standard U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) document for registering securities for listing on a national exchange. One source explicitly states that the SEC granted approval. There are no contradictions or conflicting information presented in the evidence. The consensus across multiple independent news outlets makes it highly probable that the statement is true.
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Summary
Bitwise listed its Chainlink spot ETF (CLNK) on NYSE Arca on June 14, tracking LINK tokens. This marks the second Chainlink spot ETF after Grayscale’s December listing. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan highlighted that CLNK provides a new way to invest in the blockchain’s foundational layer, broadening regulated access to Chainlink for institutional and retail investors.
Terms & Concepts
- Chainlink: A decentralized oracle network that enables smart contracts to securely interact with real-world data.
- ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund): An investment vehicle traded on stock exchanges that holds assets such as stocks, commodities, or cryptocurrencies.
- NYSE Arca: A U.S. electronic securities exchange that specializes in listings and trading of exchange-traded products.