What Is the Coinbase 50 Europe Index, and How Are Assets Selected?

The Virtune Coinbase 50 Index ETP offers investors a simple and transparent way to gain broad exposure to the crypto market through a single regulated investment product. The ETP tracks the Coinbase 50 Europe Index (COIN50E), an index developed by Coinbase, one of the world’s largest and most established crypto companies, in partnership with MarketVector, a leading regulated index provider.

Similar to how the S&P 500 reflects the performance of the broader stock market, the Coinbase 50 Europe Index is designed to capture the performance of up to 50 of the largest and most liquid crypto assets. It gives investors exposure across a wide range of digital assets, including different blockchain platforms, smart contract protocols, payment solutions, and decentralized finance applications.

How assets are selected for the index

Every crypto asset that is considered for inclusion in the Coinbase 50 Europe Index must pass a series of carefully designed selection criteria to ensure quality, liquidity, and investability.

The process begins with a fundamental screening that looks at the core features of each project, including the blockchain’s architecture, token economics, and security. Certain types of tokens, such as stablecoins, privacy coins, and tokens tied to centralized exchanges, are excluded from the start.

After the initial screening, all eligible crypto assets are ranked by market capitalization. The largest assets receive priority for inclusion. The index aims to include up to 50 assets: the 40 largest by market cap are generally included first, while additional assets may be added from the remaining pool if they meet all the index’s quality and liquidity requirements. This ensures that only the most established and investable assets are part of the index at any given time.

Importantly, no single asset can have a weight above 50% in the index, preventing over-concentration in the largest assets like Bitcoin or Ethereum. The index is reviewed and rebalanced every quarter to capture changes in the market, allowing for new assets to enter while others may exit.

Additional requirements for Virtune Coinbase 50 Index ETP

Since the Virtune Coinbase 50 Index ETP is listed on regulated European exchanges such as Deutsche Börse Xetra, there are additional safeguards in place. Every crypto asset must not only meet the inclusion rules of the index, but also comply with the regulatory requirements of the exchange. Furthermore, each asset must be supported by Virtune’s market makers and authorized participants to ensure smooth trading and liquidity.

Not all of the 50 index components are immediately eligible for inclusion in the ETP due to these strict listing standards. Over time, as more assets meet these requirements, they may be added to the ETP during future quarterly rebalancings.

Why invest in the Virtune Coinbase 50 Index ETP?

Investing in digital assets can often be complex, requiring multiple wallets, trading accounts, and careful monitoring of individual tokens. The Virtune Coinbase 50 Index ETP simplifies this process by providing:

• Broad diversification: Exposure to up to 50 crypto assets across different sectors, reducing single-asset risk.

  
  

• Quality screening: Only assets that pass both fundamental and regulatory filters are included, excluding many of the more speculative or unstable tokens.

  
  

• Dynamic exposure: Quarterly rebalancing ensures the portfolio reflects the evolving crypto market.

  
  

• Regulated structure: The ETP is listed on established European exchanges and follows strict regulatory standards.

  
  

• Institutional-grade security: Coinbase provides regulated custody for all underlying assets.

  
  

• Simplicity and cost-efficiency: One product provides diversified exposure without the need for individual wallets or complex trading.

  
  

The Virtune Coinbase 50 Index ETP is fully transparent, following a clearly defined and publicly available methodology. Investors can track the index composition, weightings, and daily performance, knowing exactly what they are exposed to at all times.

With the Virtune Coinbase 50 Index ETP, investors gain access to a carefully curated slice of the global digital asset market, all through a regulated, liquid, and professionally managed product. Go to Product Page.

Crypto investments are associated with high risk. Virtune does not provide investment advice. Investments are made at your own risk. Securities may increase or decrease in value, and there is no guarantee that you will recover your invested capital. Please read the prospectus, KID, terms at www.virtune.com.