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Bloomberg Galaxy Indices

About

The Bloomberg Galaxy family of digital asset indices launched in 2018 with the Bloomberg Galaxy Crypto Index. Since then, the number of indices has grown to bring trusted data, reliable technology, and best-in-class research across the crypto space.

Our Indices

  • BGCI

    Methodology

    The Bloomberg Galaxy Crypto Index (“BGCI”) is designed to measure the performance of the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. Index constituents will be selected based on qualified exchange and daily liquidity qualifications set forth by BGCI rules. Each constituent will represent a holding no more than 35% of the Index and no less than 1% of the Index’s overall value. Cryptocurrencies will be considered for addition/removal to/from the Index on a monthly basis.

  • BTC

    Methodology

    The Bloomberg Galaxy Bitcoin Index (“BTC”) is designed to measure the performance of 1 Bitcoin traded in USD. The index is owned and administered by Bloomberg Index Services Limited and is co-branded with Galaxy Digital. Bitcoin pricing is sourced from the Bloomberg Bitcoin Crypto Fixing Rate (CFIX). The CFIX was launched in May of 2018; prior data was provided retroactively by Bloomberg.

  • ETH

    Methodology

    The Bloomberg Galaxy Ethereum Index (“ETH”) is designed to measure the performance of a single Ether traded in USD. The index is owned and administered by Bloomberg Index Services Limited and is co-branded with Galaxy Digital. Ether pricing is sourced from the Bloomberg Ethereum Crypto Fixing Rate (CFIX). The CFIX was launched in May of 2018; prior data was provided retroactively by Bloomberg.

  • DEFI

    Methodology

    The Bloomberg Galaxy DeFi Index (“DEFI”) is designed to measure the performance of the largest decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols in the digital asset ecosystem. DeFi is an emergent sector of digital assets that seeks to replicate financial functions without relying on central financial intermediaries such as brokerages, exchanges, or banks. The constituents represented in DEFI are selected based on institutional trading and custody readiness in the US, as well as quality of pricing. Each constituent will represent no more than 40% and no less than 1% of the index’s overall value. DeFi protocols will be considered for addition or removal to or from the Index on a monthly basis.

  • SOL

    Methodology

    The Bloomberg Galaxy Solana Index (“SOL”) is designed to measure the performance of 1 Solana traded in USD. The index is maintained by Bloomberg Index Services Limited and is co-branded with Galaxy DigitaL.