Hashdex to Close Its Smaller Spot Bitcoin ETF, Citing Weak Demand and Low Assets
Hashdex Asset Management plans to close its smallest US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund after more than two years, citing weak demand and limited assets under management. The fund reportedly never exceeded about $18 million in net assets and held roughly 225 BTC as of late July 2026 [1] [2].
Reporting also says the DEFI ETF will stop trading on NYSE Arca on August 17, 2026, with investors receiving cash distributions around August 28, 2026. Hashdex is expected to sell the fund’s Bitcoin holdings on the open market before distributing proceeds [3] [4].
The closures underscore how smaller spot Bitcoin ETFs have faced difficulty competing for scale and liquidity in the market [2].
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- 1Hashdex to shut smallest Bitcoin ETF after more than two yearsCointelegraph• Aug 3, 2026
- 2Hashdex to shut down its smallest Bitcoin ETF after two years of operationCrypto Briefing• Aug 3, 2026
- 3Hashdex Shuts DEFI Bitcoin ETF After Weak DemandBlockonomi• Aug 3, 2026
- 4Hashdex to shut down $14.7M Bitcoin ETF DEFIcrypto.news• Aug 3, 2026
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