CoinDesk Indices announced, in partnership with SGX Indices, the launch of the iEdge CoinDesk Cryptocurrency Indices, a suite of regulated digital asset benchmarks designed to support institutional market participants with robust, transparent data infrastructure.
The new indices include real-time benchmarks and reference rates for Bitcoin and Ethereum, compliant with EU Benchmarks Regulation (EU BMR). These indices are constructed based on the pricing data from a universe of crypto exchanges that meet the criteria of liquidity and governance standards – core considerations for an index methodology to be adopted by professional investors and product issuers.
By utilizing digital assets that are widely traded and supported by reliable price sources, the iEdge CoinDesk Cryptocurrency Indices provide robust, institutional-grade benchmarks. This enables accurate performance tracking, product structuring and portfolio allocation for asset managers, ETF issuers, and financial institutions seeking a trusted reference point for digital assets.
Andy Baehr, CFA, Head of Product and Research, CoinDesk Indices, said, “By creating institutional-grade benchmarks that meet rigorous regulatory standards, we are providing the trusted foundation that financial professionals need to confidently participate in the digital asset ecosystem.”
Mohit Baheti, Head of iEdge Indices, SGX Group, said, “The launch of these indices reflects ongoing efforts to support the development of institutional tools for digital assets. With growing interest from professional investors, there is a need for reliable pricing and transparent methodologies. These benchmarks are designed to meet that need, offering regulated reference points aligned with global standards.”
The iEdge CoinDesk Bitcoin Reference Rate Index (IEBRR) and iEdge CoinDesk Ethereum Reference Rate Index (IEERR) provide a volume-weighted price of each digital asset in USD. These indices will be published at 4PM SGT every day of the calendar week.
The iEdge CoinDesk Bitcoin Real Time Index (IEBRT) and the iEdge CoinDesk Ethereum Real Time Index (IEERT) provide a tradable price of each digital asset in USD. These indices will be published every second, 24 hours a day every day of the calendar week, including business holidays and weekends.
These indices are designed for institutional applications and are not intended for direct retail investment. For additional information, please visit SGX Index Edge.
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