Hashdex Crypto ETF Reports 24.11% Negative Return in Q1 2026, Net Assets Decline to $98M

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Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF reported a 24.11% negative total return for Q1 2026, with net assets decreasing to $98.1 million and NAV per share falling to $17.24.

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• Significant Quarterly Loss

  The ETF reported a (24.11)% negative total return at net asset value for the three months ended March 31, 2026.

• Net Asset Value Decline

  Total net assets decreased by $23.2 million, from $121.3 million at December 31, 2025, to $98.1 million at March 31, 2026. Net asset value per share fell from $22.71 to $17.24 during the quarter.

• Management Fee Reduction Confirmed

  The report confirmed the previously announced permanent reduction of the management fee from 0.50% to 0.25% per annum, effective March 16, 2026.

• Sponsor Leadership Changes Noted

  The report noted recent leadership changes at the sponsor, Hashdex Ltd., including Marcelo Sampaio becoming Executive Chairman and Bruno Caratori Global CEO, which were previously announced.

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This quarterly report reveals a substantial decline in the ETF's performance, with a negative total return of 24.11% for the quarter. The significant decrease in net assets and NAV per share indicates a challenging period for the underlying crypto asset holdings. While the report confirms previously announced positive developments like the management fee reduction and leadership changes, the primary market-moving information is the fund's poor financial results for the quarter.