About 21Shares

As your trusted Crypto partner, we’re here to help you navigate the landscape.

Crypto Made Easy

The World’s Largest Suite of Crypto Exchange Traded Products (ETPs)

21Shares offers the largest suite of crypto- currency exchange-traded products (ETPs)* in the world, making cryptocurrency invest- ing more accessible.

In 2018, the company listed the world’s first physically-backed crypto ETP and continues developing their product suite with industry leading research and innovative products designed for institutional and retail investors around the globe.

With offices in Zurich, New York & London, the 21Shares team is composed of entrepreneurs, engineers, researchers, and financial professionals who are dedicated to revolutionizing cryptocurrency investing by bridging the worlds of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi).

*ETPs issued by 21Shares AG are not available in US.

Building bridges into the future

Our unique technological capabilities enable us to operate in the most efficient way on and off chain and explore innovative solutions for the benefit of our clients. This is achieved by a multi-disciplinary effort between our product and technology teams, research, capital markets and sales – all of which drives product innovation and lets our investors participate in this rapidly evolving asset class.

The Result: Easy access to one of the best performing asset classes of the last decade for institutional and retail investors.

Pure Crypto Provider

All we do is Crypto - we are specialists in this space. In-house cross-divisional experts drive product information

Research-Driven

Research team pioneers in crypto space, with almost a decade of experience. Proven track record, detailed analysis and understanding of key factors shaping this nascent industry.

Technology Forward

Deep level of understanding of blockchain technology. Innovative first-to-market products - we launched the world's first staking ETP product

Neither the Funds nor the Underlying ETF invest directly in bitcoin or other digital assets, or maintain direct exposure to “spot” bitcoin. Investors seeking direct exposure to the price of bitcoin should consider an investment other than the Funds.

2018
July

21Shares Founded

Ophelia Snyder and Hany Rashwan launched 21Shares in July 2018 with the goal of creating crypto access to everyone.

2018
November

HODL Launched

Launched HODL, the world’s first Crypto ETP, on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

2019
March

Historic Investment Solutions

Launched the first physically backed BTC and ETH ETPs - 21Shares Bitcoin ETP (ABTC) and 21Shares Ethereum Staking ETP (AETH)

2019
June

Onyx

Launched proprietary end-to-end operating system Onyx to support 30+ ETPs operation.

2019
October

21Shares Founded Copy

Ophelia Snyder and Hany Rashwan launched 21Shares in July 2018 with the goal of creating crypto access to everyone.

2020
February

HODL Launched Copy

Launched HODL, the world’s first Crypto ETP, on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

2020
August

Historic Investment Solutions Copy

Launched the first physically backed BTC and ETH ETPs - 21Shares Bitcoin ETP (ABTC) and 21Shares Ethereum Staking ETP (AETH)

2021
April

Onyx Copy

Launched proprietary end-to-end operating system Onyx to support 30+ ETPs operation.

2021
July

21Shares Founded Copy 2

Ophelia Snyder and Hany Rashwan launched 21Shares in July 2018 with the goal of creating crypto access to everyone.

2021
December

HODL Launched Copy 2

Launched HODL, the world’s first Crypto ETP, on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

2022
January

Historic Investment Solutions Copy 2

Launched the first physically backed BTC and ETH ETPs - 21Shares Bitcoin ETP (ABTC) and 21Shares Ethereum Staking ETP (AETH)

2022
November

Onyx Copy 2

Launched proprietary end-to-end operating system Onyx to support 30+ ETPs operation.

2023
March

21Shares Founded Copy 3

Ophelia Snyder and Hany Rashwan launched 21Shares in July 2018 with the goal of creating crypto access to everyone.

2023
September

HODL Launched Copy 3

Launched HODL, the world’s first Crypto ETP, on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

2018

Meet our Founders

Hany Rashwan

Hany Rashwan

Co-Founder

Hany Rashwan is Co-Founder of 21.co. He is a serial entrepreneur and Forbes 30 Under 30 alum. He previously founded social commerce company, Ribbon, and enterprise fintech company, Payout. Hany was born and raised in Egypt and the United States and attended Columbia University where he graduated with a BA.

Ophelia Snyder

Ophelia Snyder

Co-Founder

Ophelia Snyder is Co-Founder of 21Shares. She began her career working in venture capital and then investment banking which led her into crypto. Ophelia is an EY Entrepreneurial Winning Woman EMEIA, Forbes 30 Under 30 alum, and was named on Bilanz's Top 100 Bankers of Switzerland list. She was born and raised in Italy and the United States and attended Stanford University.

Our Leadership Team

Russell Barlow

Russell Barlow

CEO

Russell Barlow is CEO at 21Shares, contributing more than 25 years of expertise in regulated asset management. Over the course of his career, he has designed, launched, and managed a wide range of investment products. Additionally, Russell has held a position as a Non-Executive Director at Archax, the UK’s first and only FCA-regulated digital asset exchange.

Duncan Moir

Duncan Moir

President

Duncan Moir is President at 21Shares, with deep expertise in crypto and blockchain strategy. He is an independent board member of Hedera Hashgraph LLC and an advisor to Web3 companies. A University of Strathclyde graduate with a BA (Hons) in Economics, he is also a CFA and CAIA charterholder.

Edel Bashir

Edel Bashir

COO

Edel Bashir is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at 21Shares, with over 20 years of experience in asset management. Her expertise includes operational strategy, portfolio management, and hedge fund research. A graduate of University College Cork, Ireland, with a BSc in Finance, she has held senior roles across Bermuda, Dublin, and Boston.

Andres Valencia

Andres Valencia

Executive Vice President of Investment Management

Andres Valencia is the Executive Vice President of Investment Management at 21Shares and a member of the Executive Committee. He leads Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, Operations, and Asset Management technology.

Meet our Partners

Partnerships with leading technology and finance brands make it possible for 21Shares to provide access to regulated crypto exchange-traded products.

Our Awards

2024

Fintech Germany Award

2nd Place, Most Promising International Startup in Germany
2024

ETP Awards

Best issuer: Crypto-ETPs for Germany
2024

ETF Express, European ETF Awards

Best Bitcoin ETF Issuer ($100m+)
2024

ETF Express, European ETF Awards

Best Crypto Linked ETF Issue ($100m+)
2024

ETF Express, European ETF Awards

Best Cryptocurrency Index Provider
2024

German Fund Champions

Most Popular ETP Provider
2023

Swiss ETF Award

Best ETP of the Year (for STAKE) 2023
2023

Swiss Crypto Awards 2023

Best Product
2023

ICF Bank AG

ETF of the Month, June 2023
2023

ETP Award

1st Place, Best Provider: Crypto-ETPs
2023

ETF Express, European ETF Awards

Best Bitcoin ETF Issuer ($100m+)
2023

Diaman Awards

1 Classificato ETP Provider con Miglior Gamma di Investimento
2023

ETF Express, European ETF Awards

Best Bitcoin ETF Issuer
2022

ETP Award

1st Place, Best Provider: Crypto-ETPs
2022

ETF Stream Awards

Crypto ETP Issuer of the Year
2022

ETF Express, European ETF Awards

Best Crypto Issuer
2022

16 Edizione Quant Workshop

2 Classificato Business Speed Daring
2022

Diaman Awards

2 Classificato Crypto Funds Bitcoin ETP
2024

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