Hashdex Crypto Index ETF Adds Cardano and Chainlink, Expanding to 7 Assets

Hashdex has expanded its Crypto Index ETF to include Cardano (ADA) and Chainlink (LINK), bringing the fund’s total portfolio to seven digital assets. The move, disclosed through an amended S-1 filing, signals growing institutional appetite for diversified crypto exposure beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.

ADA and LINK Officially Join the Hashdex Index

Hashdex updated its S-1 registration filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to add ADA and LINK to the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index ETF. The amended filing reflects a broader rebalancing of the fund’s index composition, expanding from five constituent assets to seven.

The ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq Crypto Index, is designed to offer regulated, diversified exposure to digital assets through a single investment vehicle. Hashdex, a Brazil-headquartered asset manager with a growing U.S. presence, has been progressively broadening the fund’s scope through successive amendments to its SEC filing.

The addition of Cardano and Chainlink comes as the broader crypto market continues to see new regulated products enter the space. Traders are also weighing macroeconomic signals, including a growing expectation of a Fed rate hike in 2026, which could influence risk asset allocation across the board.

What Cardano and Chainlink Bring to the Index

ADA and LINK rank among the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, making them natural candidates for inclusion in a broad-market crypto index product. Both tokens have established track records and deep liquidity across major exchanges.

Cardano is a proof-of-stake Layer 1 blockchain known for its research-driven development approach and growing DeFi ecosystem. Chainlink, by contrast, operates the most widely used decentralized oracle network, providing off-chain data feeds to smart contracts across multiple blockchains.

The Nasdaq Crypto Index methodology generally selects assets based on market capitalization, liquidity thresholds, and custody availability through qualified custodians. According to Hashdex’s SEC filing amendments, the fund seeks to reflect a market-cap-weighted snapshot of the investable digital asset universe.

ETF inclusion in a regulated U.S. product represents a form of institutional validation for altcoins. For ADA and LINK holders, index membership could drive incremental demand as the fund attracts inflows, though the weighting of any single altcoin in a market-cap-weighted index remains small relative to Bitcoin and Ethereum.

The Full Seven-Asset Portfolio

With ADA and LINK now included, the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index ETF holds seven digital assets. While Hashdex has not disclosed exact weightings publicly in its latest amendment, the fund’s index methodology follows a market-cap-weighted approach, meaning Bitcoin and Ethereum dominate the allocation.

The full portfolio is expected to comprise Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), XRP (XRP), Avalanche (AVAX), Cardano (ADA), and Chainlink (LINK). BTC and ETH together likely account for the majority of the fund’s weight given their combined market capitalization advantage over the remaining five assets.

The expansion to seven assets positions the Hashdex product as one of the more diversified crypto index ETFs seeking U.S. market approval. Competitors like Bitwise and Franklin Templeton have also filed for multi-asset crypto fund products, reflecting a broader trend toward index-style crypto investing that mirrors traditional finance structures.

This diversification push coincides with evolving regulatory dynamics. The European Parliament’s recent approval of an EU-US trade agreement has added new cross-border regulatory clarity that could benefit funds holding globally traded digital assets.

For investors seeking broad crypto exposure through a single regulated vehicle, the seven-asset composition offers meaningful diversification beyond a BTC-ETH pair. The inclusion of oracle infrastructure (LINK), smart contract platforms (ADA, SOL, AVAX), and a payments-focused token (XRP) gives the fund exposure across multiple crypto subsectors.

The amended S-1 filing still requires SEC approval before the fund can begin trading. As this week’s crypto news roundup noted, regulatory developments continue to shape the pace at which new digital asset products reach U.S. investors. A final approval timeline has not been disclosed.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency and digital asset markets carry significant risk. Always do your own research before making decisions.