Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF (Ticker: NCIQ) Reduces Management Fee to 0.25% (Form 8-K)

Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF (Ticker: NCIQ) Reduces Management Fee to 0.25%

New York, March 16, 2026 - Hashdex Asset Management Ltd. ("Hashdex"), a leading global crypto asset manager, announced, effective today, it has reduced the management fee for the Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto™ Index ETF (NCIQ) to 0.25% per annum, replacing the temporary fee waiver that had previously been in effect.

"Our decision to permanently reduce the management fee for NCIQ underscores our commitment to building accessible and investor-aligned products that benefit advisors, institutions, and high-net-worth investors," said Mick McLaughlin, U.S. CEO & Global Head of Distribution. "We have strong conviction that investors are best served by gaining exposure to multiple crypto assets through a single ETF, and we view this as the right time to ensure our fee structure supports long-term access to the digital assets ecosystem. We believe this fee makes it easier for investors to take part in a dynamic asset class, particularly as many are looking for diversified, broad market exposure."

Initially launched in February 2025 as the first multi-asset spot crypto ETF in the U.S., NCIQ tracks the Nasdaq CME Crypto™ Index ("NCI"), providing investors with diversified exposure to the largest and most liquid crypto assets that meet Nasdaq's eligibility criteria. The fund currently provides exposure to seven crypto assets-Bitcoin ("BTC"), Ethereum ("ETH"), XRP, Solana ("SOL"), Cardano ("ADA"), Chainlink ("LINK") and Stellar ("XLM")-and is designed to evolve as crypto markets and regulatory frameworks evolve.

Hashdex continues its role as a pioneer in crypto index investing, working to set a new standard for crypto investing and building on the firm's global track record of innovation in digital asset ETFs. Hashdex's total AUM is approximately $1 billion¹, and the firm currently offers four index products tracking the NCI™, available in the U.S., Latin America, and Europe.

Hashdex serves as the sponsor for NCIQ. Paralel Distributors LLC serves as marketing agent, and Coinbase Custody, BitGo Trust and Fidelity Digital Assets Services serve as crypto asset custodians. Nasdaq serves as the index administrator and listing venue. The fund administrator is U.S. Bank Global Fund Services. These entities are all unaffiliated.

Hashdex has no role in maintaining, calculating or publishing NCI. A registration statement (including a prospectus and its supplements) has been filed with the SEC for the offering to which this communication relates and can be found here: PROSPECTUS. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

About Hashdex Asset Management

Hashdex is a global crypto asset manager specializing in regulated, index-based investment solutions that provide diversified exposure to digital assets. With teams across the United States, Europe, and Latin America, and managing approximately $1 billion in assets (as of March 10, 2026), the firm partners with leading institutions to deliver transparent, institutional-grade access to the crypto ecosystem through familiar investment structures.

Founded in 2018, Hashdex has been at the forefront of advancing regulated crypto investing through innovative exchange-traded products designed to simplify digital asset allocation for professional and institutional investors. On February 14, 2025, the firm launched the Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto^TM Index ETF (ticker: NCIQ), offering U.S. investors diversified exposure to major crypto assets, including bitcoin and ether, through a single regulated exchange-traded vehicle that provides market-cap-weighted exposure to publicly traded crypto assets. The fund is benchmarked to the Nasdaq CME Crypto™ Index.

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