Nasdaq Expands Crypto Index: Four New Digital Assets Join the Party

Wall Street’s tech-heavy darling just doubled down on crypto—because nothing says 'mature market' like chasing volatility.

The New Additions

Nasdaq’s latest move brings four fresh tokens into its crypto index lineup, signaling growing institutional appetite despite regulators playing whack-a-mole with the sector.

Why It Matters

More assets mean more hedging options for traders—or, let’s be honest, more ways to lose money creatively.

The Bottom Line

Traditional finance keeps flirting with crypto. Will it commit? Unlikely. But the dance is getting harder to ignore.

Nasdaq has filed paperwork with the SEC to expand its crypto benchmark index from 5 to 9 digital assets. The new additions —XRP, SOL, ADA, and XLM —will help the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF (NCIQ) track a wider range of cryptocurrencies. This move aims to offer investors a more diversified crypto exposure. The SEC is expected to make a decision on this proposal by November 2, 2025.