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Hashdex Launches Options for Crypto Index Fund
New options trading expands investment strategies for NCIQ fund
Mar. 31, 2026 at 11:31am
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Hashdex, a leading cryptocurrency investment firm, has launched options trading for its Nasdaq Crypto Index Fund (NCIQ), providing unprecedented strategic flexibility for institutional and individual investors to access the crypto market through a diversified index fund.
Why it matters
The launch of options for the NCIQ fund represents a major milestone in the maturation of the crypto investment landscape, allowing investors to employ more sophisticated hedging and trading strategies around the broader crypto market. This development could drive increased institutional adoption of crypto as an asset class.
The details
The NCIQ fund, which tracks the performance of the Nasdaq Crypto Index, now offers call and put options that provide investors the ability to gain upside exposure, hedge downside risk, or implement more complex options strategies around the underlying crypto index. This expands the investment tools available to both institutional players and individual investors seeking exposure to the crypto market.
- Hashdex launched the NCIQ fund options in March 2025.
The players
Hashdex
A leading cryptocurrency investment firm that has pioneered new ways for investors to access the crypto market.
Nasdaq Crypto Index (NCIQ)
A diversified index that tracks the performance of the broader cryptocurrency market, which serves as the underlying asset for Hashdex's new options products.
What they’re saying
“The launch of options for our NCIQ fund is a major step forward in making crypto investing more accessible and flexible for a wide range of investors.”
— Marcelo Sampaio, CEO of Hashdex
What’s next
Hashdex plans to continue expanding the investment products and strategies available for the NCIQ fund, further enhancing crypto market accessibility for both institutional and individual investors.
The takeaway
The options launch for Hashdex's NCIQ fund represents a significant advancement in the evolution of crypto as an investable asset class, providing investors with new tools to manage risk and implement sophisticated trading strategies around the broader digital asset market.
