0001213900-25-123286 Sample Contracts

FORM OF AUTHORIZED PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT FOR 21SHARES CRYPTO EXCHANGE-TRADED PRODUCTS
Authorized Participant Agreement • December 18th, 2025 • Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF • Commodity contracts brokers & dealers • New York

This Authorized Participant Agreement (the “Agreement”), dated as of __________________, 2025, is entered into by and between, 21Shares US LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and the sponsor (the “Sponsor”) of the each of the trusts named on Exhibit A hereto (each a “Trust”) and together the “Trusts”), for itself, and as sponsor of the Trusts, and_____, a [Delaware corporation] (the “Authorized Participant”), and is subject to acceptance by The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNY Mellon” or “Transfer Agent”).

BITGO CUSTODIAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Custodial Services Agreement • December 18th, 2025 • Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF • Commodity contracts brokers & dealers • South Dakota

This Custodial Services Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made as of the later date of the signatures below (the “Effective Date”) by and between: