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Hashdex to shut down smallest Bitcoin ETF after over two years
Hashdex is closing its US-listed Bitcoin ETF, DEFI, which struggled to attract sufficient assets and trading volume. The fund, holding around $14.7 million and 225 BTC, will cease trading on August 17, with cash distributions expected around August 24.
Published 2026-08-03 13:34 UTCUpdated 2026-08-03 15:24 UTC
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Overview
Hashdex is closing its US-listed Bitcoin ETF, DEFI, which struggled to attract sufficient assets and trading volume. The fund, holding around $14.7 million and 225 BTC, will cease trading on August 17, with cash distributions expected around August 24.
Score total
1.31
Momentum 24h
3
Posts
3
Origins
2
Source types
2
Duplicate ratio
33%
Why now
- Hashdex announced the shutdown with trading ending August 17 and payouts by August 24.
- The ETF has operated for over two years without surpassing $18 million in assets.
- Reflects ongoing market dynamics affecting crypto investment products.
Why it matters
- Highlights challenges for smaller crypto ETFs to attract and retain investor assets.
- Signals potential consolidation or exit trends in crypto ETF market.
- Impacts investor options for spot Bitcoin exposure via ETFs.
Continuity snapshot
- Trend status: insufficient_history.
- Continuity stage: emerging_confirmed.
- Current status: open.
- 3 current source-linked posts are attached to this storyline.
All evidence
All evidence
Hashdex to shut smallest Bitcoin ETF after more than two years
Cointelegraph · cointelegraph.com · 2026-08-03 15:24 UTC
Hashdex to shut down $14.7M Bitcoin ETF DEFI
Crypto.News · crypto.news · 2026-08-03 15:07 UTC
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