• Cardano joins the Nasdaq Crypto Index, signaling rising institutional interest.
• The SEC has until Nov. 2 to decide on the ETF rule change to include ADA and others.
• ETF rollout is likely in early 2026, giving markets time to prepare for institutional demand.

Cardano’s inclusion in the Nasdaq Crypto U.S. Settlement Price Index marks a pivotal development for ADA’s institutional recognition. The addition occurred in June 2025, placing Cardano alongside established cryptocurrencies in a benchmark tracked by major financial institutions.

The Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index U.S. ETF currently operates under SEC restrictions that limit holdings to Bitcoin and Ethereum. Despite Cardano’s inclusion in the index, the token remains excluded from actual ETF portfolios until regulatory approval is received.

Nasdaq has submitted a proposed rule change to the SEC requesting permission to expand ETF holdings. The filing seeks authorization to include Cardano, XRP, Solana, and other cryptocurrencies that are currently listed in the index but are not included in fund allocations.

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• Cardano joins the Nasdaq Crypto Index, signaling rising institutional interest.
• The SEC has until Nov. 2 to decide on the ETF rule change to include ADA and others.
• ETF rollout is likely in early 2026, giving markets time to prepare for institutional demand.

Cardano’s inclusion in the Nasdaq Crypto U.S. Settlement Price Index marks a pivotal development for ADA’s institutional recognition. The addition occurred in June 2025, placing Cardano alongside established cryptocurrencies in a benchmark tracked by major financial institutions.

The Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index U.S. ETF currently operates under SEC restrictions that limit holdings to Bitcoin and Ethereum. Despite Cardano’s inclusion in the index, the token remains excluded from actual ETF portfolios until regulatory approval is received.

Nasdaq has submitted a proposed rule change to the SEC requesting permission to expand ETF holdings. The filing seeks authorization to include Cardano, XRP, Solana, and other cryptocurrencies that are currently listed in the index but are not included in fund allocations.

The post Will This New Nasdaq-Listed ETF Drive Cardano’s ADA Price Higher in Coming Months? appeared first on Coin Edition.