With over $12 billion in client assets, Bitwise partners with Maple Finance to access yield-generating, institutional-grade on-chain credit markets.
Bitwise Asset Management made its first institutional allocation leveraging decentralised finance (DeFi) through Maple Finance, indicating a significant milestone in the adoption of on-chain credit by institutional allocators.
“Across all of our active solutions at Bitwise, we’ve always sought to take advantage of crypto-native investments that generate dynamic, uncorrelated returns,” said Bitwise Head of Alpha Strategies and Portfolio Manager Jeff Park. “That’s why we’re thrilled to be partnering with Maple on the emerging opportunity in on-chain credit. Maple’s deep expertise and battle-tested infrastructure position Bitwise and our clients well to access the opportunities with confidence and scale.”
Bitwise’s allocation through Maple signals a broader shift as institutional capital moves beyond conventional fixed income toward more efficient and scalable on-chain lending markets.
“At Bitwise, we are committed to identifying and leveraging innovative opportunities that align with our mission of delivering best-in-class crypto investment solutions. Joining forces with Maple Finance represents a meaningful step forward in expanding institutional access to on-chain markets. As a pioneer in institutional DeFi, Maple has set the standard for transparency, efficiency, and scalability in on-chain credit, and we’re excited to help drive the future of institutional finance alongside them,” said Hunter Horsley, CEO of Bitwise Asset Management.
“Bitwise’s allocation marks a watershed moment for on-chain credit, reinforcing Maple’s position as the leading venue for institutional allocators seeking access in a compliant format. This partnership is a testament to the maturity and readiness of on-chain lending infrastructure, delivering the transparency, security, and efficiency that institutions require. The convergence between DeFi and traditional finance is accelerating, and Maple is at the forefront of that shift.” said Sid Powell, Co-founder & CEO of Maple Finance.
