Bitwise Chainlink ETF Beneficial Interest (CLNK)

The CLNK fund offers investors direct exposure to the Chainlink digital asset by holding the cryptocurrency itself, rather than utilizing futures contracts or other derivative instruments. Chainlink is a decentralized blockchain network primarily designed to connect smart contracts with external, real-world data via specialized oracle services, thereby enabling a broad spectrum of on-chain applications. The trust's net asset value is computed daily using the CME CF Chainlink-Dollar Reference Rate New York Variant, which reflects Chainlink's (LINK) US dollar valuation based on aggregated trading activity across leading platforms. Its shares are structured to provide access to Chainlink through a conventional exchange-traded vehicle, allowing investors to circumvent the operational and custodial complexities typically associated with directly acquiring and managing the asset. This…