币界网报道：Bitwise Asset Management has updated its spot Bitcoin ETF application with the U.S. SEC to include provisions for potential staking of the underlying BTC holdings. The amended filing states that the trust "may, but is not required to, stake a portion of its bitcoin through one or more trusted staking providers." This marks the first instance of a spot Bitcoin ETF applicant incorporating staking language in its regulatory paperwork. The move comes as several Ethereum ETF applicants, including Ark Invest and 21Shares, have similarly proposed staking arrangements for their proposed funds. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan noted that while staking isn't currently possible with Bitcoin, the language provides flexibility for future protocol upgrades that might enable such functionality. The SEC has yet to approve any spot Bitcoin ETF applications, with industry observers closely watching for potential approvals in early 2024.