Bitwise Trendwise Ether and Treasuries Rotation Strategy ETF DEFA14A, filed Oct 3, 2023
Bitwise Trendwise Ether and Treasuries Rotation Strategy ETF (AETH)
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BITWISE BITCOIN STRATEGY OPTIMUM ROLL ETF (BITC)
BITWISE WEB3 ETF (BWEB)
October 3, 2023
Dear Shareholder,
The Special Shareholder meeting of the Bitwise ETFs (the “Funds”) listed above has been adjourned until November 3, 2023. As a result, the location of the meeting has been moved.
Historically, ETFs that are primarily owned by retail investors have a slower ascent to reaching the vote requirement threshold, making it critical for shareholders with smaller positions to vote. I am pleased to report that your fellow shareholders have shown strong support for the approval of a new investment sub-advisory agreement between the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, Bitwise Investment Manager, LLC and Vident Advisory, LLC.
Please join your fellow shareholders by taking a few minutes to sign, date and mail the enclosed proxy card in the prepaid envelope or follow the instructions below to vote by telephone or internet.
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The meeting will be held at Bitwise office at 19 W 44th St, New York, New York 10036. We encourage you to consider your options to vote by internet, telephone, or mail, as discussed above, in advance of the Special Meeting in the event that, as of November 3, 2023, in-person attendance at the Special Meeting is either prohibited under a federal, state, or local order or contrary to the advice of public health care officials.
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Thank you,
/s/ Paul Fusaro
PAUL (TEDDY) FUSARO
President
Bitwise Funds Trust