HYPE Token Joins Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF

Hashdex's Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF (NCIQ) has added Hyperliquid's HYPE token as its ninth holding, effective September 1, 2026. This will give the token a significant weighting of 3.36% in the fund.

The NCIQ ETF, which trades under the ticker NCIQ, started with only Bitcoin and Ethereum in February 2025 but has grown to include nine assets over roughly 18 months.

To qualify for inclusion, tokens must meet market capitalization thresholds, liquidity standards, and compliance requirements aligned with SEC regulations. HYPE was trading around $83 at the time of the announcement, representing a roughly 230% gain year-to-date.