Hashdex Supercharges NCIQ ETF With Game-Changing Spot XRP, Solana and Stellar Exposure
Hashdex just rewrote the crypto ETF rulebook—and Wall Street's playing catch-up.
BREAKING: PORTFOLIO POWER PLAY
The asset manager's Nasdaq Crypto Index ETF now packs direct exposure to three major altcoins that traditional finance has been nervously eyeing. This isn't just diversification—it's a strategic assault on outdated portfolio models.
XRP, SOLANA JOIN THE BIG LEAGUES
By integrating spot holdings of XRP and Solana alongside Stellar, Hashdex bypasses the synthetic exposure that's plagued crypto funds for years. The move signals institutional confidence in assets beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum—finally giving advisors real tools instead of watered-down derivatives.
REGULATORY CALCULUS
Timing this expansion during 2025's regulatory thaw proves Hashdex understands what legacy firms miss: crypto maturity happens with or without permission. The SEC's gradual acceptance of non-Bitcoin products created the opening—smart money just walked through it.
Wall Street still thinks adding crypto exposure means buying grayscale trusts at 20% premiums—meanwhile, actual innovation keeps happening several steps ahead of their spreadsheet models.
Global Leadership in Crypto Index Products
Hashdex manages the multi-asset crypto ETP in Europe and the multi-asset crypto ETF in Latin America. With $1.56 billion in assets under management, Hashdex now offers four index products tied to the global Nasdaq Crypto Index.
“Since 2018, Hashdex has been a market leader in crypto index products globally, and this signifies a major milestone in meeting the needs of U.S. advisors and investors,” said Marcelo Sampaio, Co-Founder and CEO of Hashdex.
A Milestone for U.S. Crypto Index Investing
According to Samir Kerbage, CIO at Hashdex, the expansion reflects growing demand from U.S. investors seeking structured, index-based crypto exposure.
“With NCIQ, investors gain access to a dynamic, rules-based exposure that evolves with the market—eliminating the need to try to pick individual winners,” Kerbage said.
He adds that regulatory clarity and the approval of generic listing standards have paved the way for NCIQ to expand and adapt as new assets meet index requirements.
The NCIUS index is jointly developed by Nasdaq and Hashdex, includes strict eligibility criteria such as liquidity, market capitalization, and regulatory compliance. While ADA (Cardano) qualifies for the index, it is not currently included in NCIQ’s holdings.
The Hashdex–Nasdaq Partnership
The expansion also shows the ongoing collaboration between Hashdex and Nasdaq, which have co-developed several index and index-based crypto products since 2021.
Nasdaq serves as the index administrator and listing venue for NCIQ, with Coinbase Custody and BitGo Trust providing crypto asset custody. U.S. Bank Global Fund Services acts as fund administrator, while Paralel Distributors LLC serves as marketing agent.
As crypto continues to mature as an asset class, diversified index products like NCIQ are emerging as benchmarks for institutional and retail allocation.
