Crypto investment products, ETFs, and digital asset innovation by Ophelia Snyder

Ophelia Snyder is an American entrepreneur who co-founded 21Shares (formerly Amun) in 2018, a company that has become one of the leading providers of crypto Exchange Traded Products. By 2025, 21Shares manages more than $2.5 billion in assets under management, with over 40 listed products across multiple European exchanges. The firm operates in at least four countries and its valuation has reached approximately $700 million. Snyder has overseen the launch of more than 15 regulated crypto ETPs, including Bitcoin and Ethereum funds, which are used by both retail and institutional investors.

In collaboration with Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest, Snyder has advanced applications for a spot Bitcoin ETF in the United States, an initiative followed closely by global markets. Her leadership has attracted recognition through Forbes 30 Under 30 and EY Entrepreneurial Winning Woman awards. With 21Shares generating revenue from management fees averaging around 2 percent, annual revenues are estimated in the tens of millions. Snyder’s activity continues to focus on regulated market access, expanding the presence of crypto products across traditional finance and reaching thousands of clients worldwide.