ARK Files for Two CoinDesk 20 Crypto Index ETFs, One Excludes Bitcoin

Published at 2026-01-26 17:15:29

ARK Invest submitted regulatory paperwork on Jan. 26, 2026 for two new exchange-traded funds that reference the CoinDesk 20 index. One proposed fund would aim to replicate the index as written, while the second would track the same 20-asset framework but explicitly omit bitcoin, offering a BTC-free version of the CoinDesk 20 basket. Both filings position ARK to deliver a packaged, index-based route into diversified crypto holdings.

The filings matter because they signal continued product innovation and investor demand for tailored crypto exposure beyond spot-Bitcoin offerings. A bitcoin-excluded ETF could appeal to portfolios seeking altcoin diversification or regulatory clarity around bitcoin-dominant products. Approval is not guaranteed and will depend on regulators' assessment, but the moves underscore growing competition among asset managers to bring broader crypto index strategies to the ETF market.

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