Hashdex and Tidal Announce Approval for Listing U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF

Following conversion of the Hashdex Bitcoin Futures ETF, newly named Hashdex Bitcoin ETF (DEFI) to offer U.S. investors exposure to spot Bitcoin prices

/EIN News/ -- New York / Rio de Janeiro / London, January 10, 2024 – Hashdex, a leading global crypto-focused asset manager, and Tidal Investments LLC (Tidal), a leading name in the ETF industry, today announced approval of its listing rule to convert the Hashdex Bitcoin Futures ETF, currently traded on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the ticker DEFI, to the Hashdex Bitcoin ETF, which will offer spot Bitcoin exposure to U.S. investors.

Hashdex will serve as the digital asset advisor for DEFI, with Tidal Investments LLC to serve as the ETF’s Sponsor and Administrator and BitGo to serve as its Custodian.

“Today’s announcement marks the next phase for the industry by allowing U.S. investors to fully participate in the promise of Bitcoin,” said Marcelo Sampaio, Co-Founder and CEO of Hashdex. “With reinvigorated enthusiasm from wealth managers, institutions and individual investors in holding an asset that acts as a decentralized store of value across macroeconomic conditions, the arrival of a spot Bitcoin ETF in the U.S. could not have come at a better time. We are excited to offer this innovative and regulated product in coordination with Tidal as we further accelerate our mission of empowering individuals and institutions to securely engage with this exciting and revolutionary asset class.”

The Hashdex Bitcoin ETF will be efficiently created through the conversion of the already trading Hashdex Bitcoin Futures ETF, which was launched on the NYSE in 2022 as the world’s first Bitcoin Futures ETF registered under the Securities Act of 1933. Unlike other spot price ETFs that are newly formed, upon completion, the conversion of DEFI will provide investors with immediate exposure to spot bitcoin prices through a trusted and proven product already being traded in the U.S.

“Bitcoin’s time has arrived, and Hashdex and Tidal are proud to offer the Hashdex Bitcoin ETF at this pivotal moment in history,” said Samir Kerbage, CIO at Hashdex. “The conversion of DEFI is the next step in our firm’s six-year history of delivering regulated crypto investment products to professional investors across the globe, helping them understand the investment case for this asset class and its impact to portfolios while enabling them to participate in the digital assets ecosystem in a safe, secure and regulated manner. With our extensive experience as a crypto-focused firm running spot Bitcoin ETFs in multiple regions, we are thrilled to work alongside Tidal to deliver one of the first products that provides U.S. investors with direct exposure to Bitcoin.”

The Hashdex Bitcoin ETF was specifically designed with a rigorous methodology to allow institutional investors to track the price of Bitcoin. The ETF incorporates novel features that underscore its significant interrelationship with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (“CME”) and provide distinct safeguards for professional investors.

“The Hashdex Bitcoin ETF has been custom-built to offer investor protections that are unavailable when trading Bitcoin directly in unregulated markets,” said Mike Venuto, CIO and Co-Founder of Tidal. “Given Hashdex’s extensive experience of successfully providing investors with industry-first products solely focused on digital assets, they are the ideal partner as we continue to work together to deliver innovative investment solutions that will further accelerate investor exposure to Bitcoin and increase adoption across the U.S.”

Innovative Product Builds on Firm’s Legacy of Crypto Innovation

Hashdex was founded in 2018 with the sole focus of providing global investors with efficient, safe and secure access to the crypto ecosystem. With offices in Brazil, the United States and Europe, the firm has established itself as an industry leader serving more than 215,000 investors across its range of innovative investment vehicles. In partnership with Nasdaq, Hashdex co-developed the Nasdaq Crypto Index™ (NCI™), which benchmarks the institutionally investable crypto market, as well as the the Nasdaq Crypto Index Europe™ (NCIE™).

With extensive experience in digital assets, Hashdex has launched numerous innovative products across Latin America and Europe that align with relevant regulatory environments. Hashdex has more than 80% of the total market share by assets under management (AUM) of Crypto ETFs in Brazil as of December 29. Hashdex also developed the world’s first crypto ETF, the Hashdex-Nasdaq Crypto Index ETF (HASH11), which tracks the NCI™ and is available for trading on both the Brazilian Stock Exchange (B3) and the Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX) for accredited non-U.S. investors. HASH11 is now the second largest ETF in Brazil by the number of investors.

For more information about the Hashdex Bitcoin ETF (DEFI) please visit https://hashdex-etfs.com/defi

About Hashdex
Hashdex is a global pioneer in crypto asset management. Hashdex invites innovative investors to join the emerging crypto economy. Hashdex’s mission is to provide educational resources and best-in-class products that advance its efforts to help build pathways by opening the crypto ecosystem to the world. The firm co-developed the Nasdaq Crypto Index™ (NCI™) with Nasdaq to provide global investors with a reliable benchmark for the crypto asset class. In 2021, Hashdex introduced the world’s first crypto ETFs and other innovative products, enabling over 215,000 investors to simply and securely add crypto to their portfolios. The firm’s total AUM across its range of products is more than $600 million as of January 9, 2024. For more information visit www.hashdex.com or follow Hashdex on X or LinkedIn.

About Tidal Investments LLC
Formed by ETF industry pioneers and thought leaders, Tidal Investments LLC sets out to revolutionize the way ETFs have historically been developed, launched, marketed, and sold. With a focus on growing AUM, Tidal offers a comprehensive suite of services, proprietary tools, and methodologies designed to bring lasting ideas to market. Tidal is an advocate for ETF innovation. The firm is on a mission to provide issuers with the intelligence and tools needed to efficiently and to effectively launch ETFs and to optimize growth potential in a highly competitive space. For more information, visit https://www.tidalfinancialgroup.com/.

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