ARK Invest Seeks SEC Approval for Two CoinDesk 20-Linked Crypto ETFs Filed January 23, 2026

On January 23, 2026, ARK Invest led by Cathie Wood submitted two cryptocurrency ETF applications to the U.S. SEC that aim to track the CoinDesk 20 Index, with one fund including Bitcoin and the other excluding it. The Bitcoin-inclusive ETF proposal allocates 32.4% to BTC and also provides exposure to assets such as Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Litecoin via futures on NYSE Arca, while Bitcoin was priced at $87,956.42 as of January 25, 2026. These pending products could broaden institutional access to major digital assets if approved, potentially influencing liquidity and market performance.