Nasdaq will add 4 altcoins to the crypto index.

Nasdaq, one of the largest exchanges in the world, has submitted an application to add 5 cryptocurrencies to the reference index NCIUSS. Nasdaq has submitted an application to add 5 cryptocurrencies to the reference index NCIUSS.

Last week, the company submitted an 8-K filing to the (SEC) of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the matter. This filing is generally submitted by companies for quick updates.

The Nasdaq Crypto US Settlement Price Index, also known as (NCIUS), wants to add 4 more cryptocurrencies to the assets it contains, in addition to Bitcoin, Ether, Chainlink (LINK), Litecoin (LTC), and Uniswap (UNI).

If the application for XRP, XLM, Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA) is accepted, the total number of cryptocurrencies tracked by the index will increase from 5 to 9.

Hashdex uses this index

The index also serves as a key indicator for Hashdex's U.S.-traded crypto ETF NCIQ. However, due to current regulations, the ETF can only trade Bitcoin and Ether at the moment. If the SEC approves the application, the NCIQ ETF will be able to invest in all 9 cryptocurrencies in the index.

The SEC needs to make its final decision on the matter by November 2, (2025).

Published: June 9, 2025 12:10Last Updated: June 9, 2025 12:19