Hashdex Commodities Trust Announces Liquidation of DEFI ETF

What Happened Hashdex Asset Management Ltd., the sponsor of the Hashdex Commodities Trust (ticker: DEFI), announced on August 3, 2026 that its officers authorized a plan to liquidate the Trust’s sole series, the Hashdex Bitcoin ETF (the Fund). The Sponsor filed notice with NYSE Arca to terminate the Fund’s offering and to deregister its shares under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act. A press release dated August 12, 2026 is included in the filing.

Key Details

• Sponsor authorized liquidation plan on August 3, 2026; press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
• Creation orders will no longer be accepted after August 17, 2026; trading on NYSE Arca will be suspended after the close of business on August 17, 2026.
• The Fund is expected to liquidate assets and distribute proceeds in cash to shareholders on or about August 24, 2026 (the Distribution Date); shareholders of record on that date will receive cash equal to NAV per share as of the Distribution Date.
• NYSE Arca will file Form 25 to withdraw the listing; delisting becomes effective 10 days after the Form 25 filing. Dates are subject to change.

Why It Matters For shareholders, the filing means you can sell DEFI shares on-exchange through August 17, 2026 (but may incur brokerage charges). After trading is suspended, the Fund will cease operations and remaining holders should receive a cash distribution based on NAV on or about August 24, 2026. The cessation of creations also prevents new shares from being issued. Investors should review their brokerage options and the Fund’s liquidation timetable; the filing contains forward-looking statements and the announced dates may change.