- Effective **October 1, 2025**, Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF (NCIQ) announced the **inclusion of Cardano ("ADA")** in its Trust's holdings.  **[2031069_0001213900-25-094185_ea0259618-8k_hashdex.htm:1]** 
- Cardano was added as it became an **eligible asset** under The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC's generic listing standards, approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and is a constituent of the Nasdaq Crypto US Settlement Price™ Index.  **[2031069_0001213900-25-094185_ea0259618-8k_hashdex.htm:1]** 
- The Trust's holdings now include **Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Stellar Lumens (XLM), XRP, and Cardano (ADA)**.  **[2031069_0001213900-25-094185_ea0259618-8k_hashdex.htm:1]** 
- These holdings are subject to **quarterly rebalancing** to replicate the Index.  **[2031069_0001213900-25-094185_ea0259618-8k_hashdex.htm:1]**

Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF Adds Cardano to Trust Holdings

- The **Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF (NCIQ)**, initially launched in **February 2025** with spot Bitcoin and Ether, has expanded its holdings to include **XRP, Solana, and Stellar**.  **[2031069_0001213900-25-091382_ea025869701ex99-1_hashdex.htm:0]** 
- This expansion allows U.S. investors to access **five leading crypto assets** (Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana, and Stellar) through a single, tradable product.  **[2031069_0001213900-25-091382_ea025869701ex99-1_hashdex.htm:0]** 
- The expansion was made possible by new generic listing rules adopted by The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC and approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  **[2031069_0001213900-25-091382_ea0258697-8k_hashdex.htm:2]** 
- The combined market capitalization of these five crypto assets was **$3.1 trillion as of September 18, 2025**.  **[2031069_0001213900-25-091382_ea025869701ex99-1_hashdex.htm:1]** 
- Hashdex, the sponsor of NCIQ, reported approximately **$1.56 billion in total Assets Under Management (AUM)** as of September 17, 2025.  **[2031069_0001213900-25-091382_ea025869701ex99-1_hashdex.htm:1]** **[2031069_0001213900-25-091382_ea025869701ex99-1_hashdex.htm:2]**