Digital Assets Subset Indices
Subsets of the flagship market cap FTSE Digital Asset Index Series provide focused access to the most prominent digital assets in the market. Whether it is the Digi50, Top 10 or other segmented views of the market, these indices are designed to support investor product and benchmarking needs, including ETFs and structured products.
All FTSE Digital Asset Subset Indices follow the same rigorous methodology as the broader FTSE Digital Asset Index Series, including eligibility screening, liquidity testing, and quarterly rebalancing.
Why FTSE Digital Asset Subset Indices
Built in collaboration with Digital Asset Research (DAR), using vetted pricing sources and robust eligibility criteria.
Ground rules and calculation methods are publicly available and consistently applied.
Reflects the size (by circulating supply) and importance of top assets in the digital ecosystem.
Key Indices
FTSE Digi50 Index
The index tracks the performance of 50 of the largest eligible digital assets as measured by circulating supply (market cap), and subject to vetting criteria. This market cap weight index offers broader market coverage while maintaining institutional standards for pricing, liquidity, and investability.
FTSE Crypto 10 Select Index
The index tracks the performance of the ten largest eligible digital assets as measured by circulating supply (market cap), and subject to vetting criteria.. The index reflects Bitcoin dominance, with the asset comprising a significant portion of total weight.
FTSE Crypto 10 Select ex-Bitcoin Index
Offering a more balanced representation of the digital asset market, this index has been developed to look at Bitcoin as a separate allocation. By removing Bitcoin, the index reduces concentration and elevates diversification across other leading assets.
FTSE Digital Asset Top 20 Index
This index captures the performance of the twenty largest eligible digital assets as measured by circulating supply (market cap), and subject to vetting criteria. The index offers broader market coverage while maintaining liquidity and investability standards.
FTSE Digital Asset Top 20 25% Capped Index
The index provides the same exposure as the Top 20 Index but applies a 25% cap to any single constituent to mitigate concentration risk. This ensures a more balanced distribution of weights across the top digital assets. The index is suitable for passive product development and is reviewed quarterly with monthly capping.
Key Resources
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Guide to Digital Asset Class Coverage for FTSE Digital Asset Indices and FTSE DAR Digital Asset Prices
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Participating and Watchlist exchanges
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2025 Rebalance timetable
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Recalculation policy and guidelines – Index
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Recalculation policy and guidelines – Prices
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Network events guide
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Glossary of terms
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Guide to caclulation method for the liquidity test
Product Highlight
FTSE Crypto 10 Select Indices
A lens on the digital assets market
The FTSE Crypto 10 Select Indices offer institutional investors a streamlined view of the digital asset landscape by tracking the ten largest eligible cryptocurrencies by circulating market capitalization. These indices are available in two versions—one that includes Bitcoin and one that excludes it—providing flexibility for strategic portfolio construction and risk management.
Why offer a version without Bitcoin?
Bitcoin’s dominance in market capitalization can significantly skew index exposure, often overshadowing the performance of other digital assets. By excluding Bitcoin, the index reduces concentration risk and enhances diversification. This approach allows investors to focus on emerging assets and better capture the evolving dynamics of the broader crypto market.
Methodology for institutional standards
The indices are built with FTSE DAR Reference Price data, ensuring robust and transparent pricing. Each asset undergoes rigorous screening for liquidity and investability, maintaining high standards for institutional use. The market cap-weighted design ensures proportional representation, while regular rebalancing keeps the index aligned with market developments.
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