Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF Transitions to New Benchmark Index
NCIQ sits 23% above its 52-week low of $18.97.
Summary
Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF has transitioned its underlying benchmark index to the Nasdaq CME Crypto Settlement Price Index (NCIS) to align with updated SEC-approved listing standards, with no material change to its crypto asset constituents or weightings.
Key Events · Financing and Capital Events · NCIQ
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Index Benchmark Transition
The ETF has formally transitioned its underlying index from the Nasdaq Crypto US Settlement Price Index (NCIUSS) to the Nasdaq CME Crypto Settlement Price Index (NCIS), effective January 20, 2026.
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Regulatory Alignment
This change aligns the index's digital asset eligibility criteria with Nasdaq's generic listing standards, which were approved by the SEC.
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Consistent Investment Exposure
The filing indicates that both the old and new indexes apply substantially identical methodologies and reflect the same constituents and weightings, suggesting minimal practical impact on the ETF's crypto asset holdings.
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Enhanced Market Surveillance
The updated criteria for 'Core Crypto Platforms' now require maintaining a comprehensive Information Sharing Agreement with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), bolstering regulatory oversight.
Analysis · NCIQ · Crypto Assets
The Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF has formally transitioned its underlying benchmark from the Nasdaq Crypto US Settlement Price Index (NCIUSS) to the Nasdaq CME Crypto Settlement Price Index (NCIS). This change, effective January 20, 2026, aligns the ETF's index methodology with updated Nasdaq listing standards approved by the SEC. While the underlying index has changed, the filing states that both indexes apply substantially identical methodologies and reflect the same constituents and weightings, suggesting minimal practical impact on the ETF's crypto asset exposure. The update also includes a new requirement for 'Core Crypto Platforms' to maintain an Information Sharing Agreement with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), enhancing regulatory oversight and market integrity.
At the time of this filing, NCIQ was trading at $23.28 on NASDAQ in the Crypto Assets sector. The 52-week trading range was $18.97 to $34.26. This filing was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.