Bitwise Files Applications for Four “Recession and Layoffs”-Related Prediction Market ETFs

According to Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart, who disclosed the information on X, Bitwise filed applications on Friday morning for four new prediction-market ETFs tied to recession and tech-sector layoffs. All four ETFs are binary-outcome products, specifically: • A recession will occur in 2026 • A recession will not occur in 2026 • Tech-sector layoffs in 2026 will exceed those in 2025 • Tech-sector layoffs in 2026 will be fewer than those in 2025