NCIQ, now including HYPE, tracks nine assets as part of its diversified, multi-asset structure

New York, September 1, 2026 – Hashdex Asset Management Ltd. (Hashdex), a leading global crypto asset manager, announced today that the Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF (NASDAQ:NCIQ) has added Hyperliquid (HYPE) as a crypto asset within the fund, effective today. The addition of HYPE increases NCIQ’s holdings from eight to nine assets as part of its diversified, multi-asset structure.

HYPE's inclusion follows its addition to the Nasdaq CME Crypto Index (NCI) after satisfying the index's strict eligibility criteria, which include minimum thresholds for liquidity and market capitalization, support from qualified custodians, and compliance with the SEC's generic listing standards for crypto asset ETPs. The NCI currently holds Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, XRP, Hyperliquid, Stellar, Cardano, Chainlink, and Bitcoin Cash.

NCIQ launched in February 2025 with two assets and expanded to eight through successive index reconstitutions. HYPE's inclusion brings the total to nine. The expansion demonstrates how the NCIQ is built to evolve alongside both the market and regulatory landscape, reinforcing its rules-based, institutional methodology intentionally designed for investors seeking broad, multi-asset exposure to crypto markets.

"When we launched NCIQ in February 2025 with two assets, the whole point was that the portfolio would expand as the market matured. And that's exactly what's happening," said Samir Kerbage, CIO of Hashdex. "Hyperliquid's innovative approach to decentralized trading, combined with recent regulatory advances, has made its ecosystem an increasingly important part of crypto and financial markets — and HYPE's inclusion in NCIQ reflects that maturity. For investors, this is what crypto index investing delivers: systematic exposure to an evolving ecosystem, without having to pick winners or chase narratives."

About Hashdex

Hashdex is a global crypto asset manager specializing in regulated, index-based investment solutions that provide diversified exposure to digital assets. Managing approximately $1 billion in assets (as of August 24, 2026), the firm partners with leading institutions to deliver transparent, institutional-grade access to the crypto ecosystem through familiar investment structures.

Founded in 2018, Hashdex has been at the forefront of advancing regulated crypto investing through innovative exchange-traded products designed to simplify digital asset allocation for professional and institutional investors. On February 14, 2025, the firm launched the Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto^TM Index ETF (ticker: NCIQ), offering U.S. investors diversified exposure to major crypto assets through a single regulated exchange-traded vehicle that provides market-cap-weighted exposure to publicly traded crypto assets. The fund is benchmarked to the Nasdaq CME Crypto™ Index.

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