Looking beyond bitcoin: The next frontier for crypto ETFs

The segment explores the next frontier for crypto ETFs beyond Bitcoin, focusing on altcoin exposure, index innovation, and the convergence of traditional and crypto assets. Todd Rosenbluth highlights the actively managed CoinShares Altcoins ETF (DIME) as a vehicle for diversified altcoin exposure and discusses TMX VettaFi's acquisition of Rafi indices to expand smart-beta ETF offerings. David LaValle reviews CoinDesk's index-based ETFs (GDLC, KRP) and sees a future blending of tokens, equities, and new weighting methodologies. - Todd Rosenbluth spotlights CoinShares Altcoins ETF (DIME) for active exposure to crypto outside the top two. - He announces TMX VettaFi's acquisition of Rafi indices, which adds ETFs like FNDX, PRF, VFLOW, and AMLP. - David LaValle notes ETFs based on CoinDesk 5 and 20 indices (GDLC, KRP) have yet to see strong adoption. - LaValle expects convergence of crypto tokens, equities, and eventual token issuance within traditional indices. - Index weighting methodologies such as momentum, quality, and crypto-specific fundamentals may be applied next. - Both experts see continued innovation in crypto index products and ETF structures.