21Shares Files for Cryptocurrency Index ETFs with SEC

21Shares US LLC has filed applications with the U.S. SEC to launch two cryptocurrency index ETFs. The filings, submitted in collaboration with Teucrium, target the top ten cryptocurrencies by market value.

These ETF applications demonstrate a strategic shift towards integrating crypto assets within traditional fund structures, offering U.S. investors new exposures beyond Bitcoin. The landmark move may pave the way for broader institutional adoption and a regulatory framework.

21Shares Expands Digital Market with Two Crypto ETFs

21Shares has registered two new ETFs with the U.S. SEC, specifically targeting digital assets. The 21Shares FTSE Crypto 10 Index ETF and the 21Shares FTSE Crypto 10 ex-BTC Index ETF aim to provide extensive market exposure. Partnering with index provider FTSE Russell and adviser Teucrium, the launch leverages their expertise in both traditional and digital markets.

Excluding Bitcoin from one ETF, the applications cater to investor interest in altcoins like Ethereum. By following a market-cap-weighted structure, they present a new pathway. Both filings align with a trend of integrating crypto into legally familiar structures for U.S. markets, creating opportunities for new capital inflows.

“Interest in diversified crypto exposure, and particularly regulatory-compliant vehicles, remains strong among investors. The firm’s use of the ’40 Act framework signals a shift toward integrating crypto with traditional financial structures, offering tax and legal familiarity to U.S. investors.” – Federico Brokate, Head of U.S. Business, 21Shares

Altcoins Gain Momentum as ETFs Exclude Bitcoin

Did you know? In past ETF launches, excluding Bitcoin often shifted focus to assets like Ethereum and Solana, which saw subsequent surges in institutional interest, highlighting the demand for diversified crypto exposure.

Ethereum’s (ETH) price is currently at $3,808.49 with a market cap of $459.73 billion, accounting for 11.69% market dominance. Over 24 hours, its value increased by 6.79%, and in the last 90 days, it escalated by 136.12%. Data from CoinMarketCap reflects Ethereum’s ongoing dynamics in the crypto space.

According to Coincu analysts, the regulatory approval of these ETFs could bolster market confidence and liquidity, potentially channeling increased institutional capital into altcoins. By easing access to diversified crypto assets, these ETFs might enhance markets’ resilience and stability.