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Hashdex Seeks to Expand U.S. Crypto ETF to Include Litecoin, XRP and Other Altcoins

The proposed amendment would include various cryptocurrencies in the in the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF.

Mar 17, 2025, 4:31 p.m.
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What to know:

  • Hashdex is looking to add LTC, XRP, ADA, LINK, AVAX, UNI and SOL to its U.S.-based crypto ETF.
  • The amendment would diversify the fund beyond its current bitcoin-heavy portfolio.
  • A similar Hashdex ETF in Bermuda already tracks a broader basket of cryptocurrencies

Crypto asset manager Hashdex filed an amendment with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking to add and XRP among other cryptocurrencies to its Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF.

The proposal also lists cardano's ADA, solana's SOL and other altcoins including LINK, AVAX and UNI. The fund is currently mostly bitcoin (BTC) with some exposure to ether (ETH), according to Hashdex’s website.

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An alternative version of the fund traded on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index ETF, already offers exposure to the broader basket of cryptocurrencies. The Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF is designed to track a diversified set of digital assets, offering investors regulated exposure to the crypto market.

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