Track 50+ Cryptos with Coinbase’s New COIN50 Index

Coinbase Rolls Out COIN50: A New Benchmark for Top Digital Assets

Written by Aaron S.,

Editor-In-Chief

Last Updated: November 13, 2024

Key Takeaways

Coinbase has launched COIN50, a crypto index of over 50 assets focused on emerging markets;
The index primarily includes Bitcoin, Solana, Ethereum, Cardano, Dogecoin, and XRP, making up 91% of its weight;
Institutional investors can access COIN50 via perpetual futures, while retail investors may use Coinbase Advanced.

Coinbase $6.3B , a popular cryptocurrency exchange, has introduced a new benchmark for monitoring over 50 of the most influential digital assets.

Announced on November 12, the COIN50 Index highlights the company’s commitment to expanding its offerings in markets beyond traditional financial hubs.

The COIN50 Index focuses on prominent cryptocurrencies on Coinbase, providing investors with a clear indicator of broader market trends. Bitcoin BTC $89,469.60 , Ethereum ETH $3,139.02 , Cardano ADA $0.5633 , Solana SOL $215.29 , XRP XRP $0.7960 , and Dogecoin DOGE $0.3945 collectively dominate the index, accounting for 91% of its weight.

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Coinbase’s COIN50 product is specifically designed with markets in emerging and crypto-friendly regions in mind, intentionally excluding major financial centers such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.

Through Coinbase International Exchange, qualified institutional investors can gain exposure to the index via perpetual futures contracts. Retail investors will have access to this benchmark via Coinbase Advanced, allowing them a similar exposure on a smaller scale.

By launching COIN50, Coinbase enters a competition focusing on high-demand crypto assets and international investor accessibility.

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