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Bitwise Proficio Currency Debasement ETF ()
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Bitwise Proficio Currency Debasement ETF Overview
Bitwise Proficio Currency Debasement ETF (BPRO) is an actively managed Sector Equity Miscellaneous Sector exchange-traded fund (ETF). Bitwise Investments launched the ETF in 2026.
The investment seeks to provide capital appreciation.
The fund is an actively managed ETF that seeks to provide capital appreciation through investments in instruments that are likely to increase in value as a result of a decline in value or purchasing power of major currencies, including the U.S. dollar, a phenomenon referred to as “currency debasement.” The fund is non-diversified.
About Bitwise Proficio Currency Debasement ETF (BPRO)
There are 5 members of the management team with an average tenure of 0.52 years: Matthew Wosk (2026), Sheldon Hanau (2026), Gregory Burke (2026), Reed Malas (2026) and Robert Haber (2026). Management tenure is more important for actively managed ETFs than passive index ETFs.
Bitwise Proficio Currency Debasement ETF has 18 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 87.4% of the ETF’s assets. The ETF meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a nondiversified fund. The ETF is not considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
Bitwise Proficio Currency Debasement ETF is part of the Equity global asset class and is within the Sector Equity ETF group. Bitwise Proficio Currency Debasement ETF has 15.2% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 4.5% There is 15.2% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is 0.0% (0.0% domestic bond, 0.0% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). Bitwise Proficio Currency Debasement ETF has 10.5% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $92 million in total assets, which is below the $294 million average for the Miscellaneous Sector category. Normally, lower assets under management translates to higher average expense ratios, and greater total assets are desired. However, for some investment categories, such as small-cap investing, it may be difficult for the manager to fully employ the desired active strategy if assets grow too large or too quickly.
BPRO Performance and Fees
The expense ratio measures how much of a fund’s assets are used for administrative expenses and operating expenses, including adviser fees and fees for the transfer agent and custodial services. The Bitwise Proficio Currency Debasement ETF expense ratio is high compared to funds in the Miscellaneous Sector category. Bitwise Proficio Currency Debasement ETF has an expense ratio of 0.96%, which is 32% higher than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a F. While it is difficult to predict returns, it is known that high annual expense ratios reduce your rate of return, and excessive fees are difficult to overcome. Active management normally comes with higher expense ratios than passive index management. Certain investment categories such as small company and foreign also normally have higher expense ratios. It is best to compare fund expense ratios against the category averages for meaningful assessments.
High portfolio turnover can translate to higher expenses and lower aftertax returns. Bitwise Proficio Currency Debasement ETF has a portfolio turnover rate of 0%, which indicates that it holds its assets around /years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 45% for the Miscellaneous Sector category.
Recently, in the month of July 2026, Bitwise Proficio Currency Debasement ETF returned -0.5%, which earned it a grade of B, as the Miscellaneous Sector category had an average return of -8.1%. The letter grades of A, B, C, D and F are based upon relative rankings within the investment category. A grade of A, for example, would indicate that the return is in the highest 20% for that time period compared to all ETFs in that category.
Bitwise Proficio Currency Debasement ETF has a trailing yield of 0.00%, which is below the 1.09% category average.
The fund normally distributes its income annually and its capital gains annually.
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BPRO Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 7/31/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| BPRO Return (NAV) | -0.5% | -14.3% | na | na | na | na |
| BPRO Return (Price) | 0.1% | -14.1% | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Return | -0.589% | -0.167% | na | na | na | na |
| Miscellaneous Sector Avg | -8.1% | -9.7% | 26.9% | 3.5% | -9.1% | 5.3% |
| BPRO Grade (NAV) | B | D | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category (NAV) | 7.5% | -4.6% | na | na | na | na |
| BPRO Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | na | na | na | na |
BPRO Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 7/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| BPRO Return (NAV) | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| BPRO Return (Price) | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Miscellaneous Sector Avg | 4.4% | 30.9% | -12.7% | -3.8% | -34.7% | 9.9% | 62.0% | 25.7% | -13.2% | 27.3% | 0.5% |
| BPRO Grade (NAV) | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | na |
| R-Squared: | na |
| Standard Deviation: | na |
| Category Risk Index: | na |
| Category Risk Rating: | |
| Total Risk Index: | na |
| Total Risk Rating: | |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | -- |
| Total Assets: | $ 92 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 92 Mil |
| Turnover: | na |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.96% |
| Index Fund: | No |
| Index Tracked: | N/A |
| Index Weighting: | 100% |
| Leveraged: | No |
| Socially Responsible Fund: | No |
| Capital Gains Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
| Income Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 5 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 0.5 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 0.5 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Wosk Matthew (2026), Hanau Sheldon (2026), Burke Gregory (2026), Malas Reed (2026), Haber Robert (2026) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 7/31/26)
| # of Holdings: | 18 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 87.4% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | Yes |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 15.2% |
Portfolio Allocation |
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| Domestic Stock: | 4.5% |
| Foreign Stock: | 15.2% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 69.7% |
| Cash: | 10.5% |
Purchase Information
| Legal Structure: | Open Ended Investment Company |
| Fund Family: | Bitwise Investments |
| Phone Number: | 415-707-3663 |
| Website: | |
| Inception Date: | January 21, 2026 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.96% (Rating: High) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.73% |