Asset management firm Franklin Templeton has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a multi-asset crypto exchange traded-fund (ETF), reinforcing its push into digital assets. The move follows a surge in ETF applications after President Trump’s inauguration, as firms anticipate a more favorable regulatory landscape.
If granted regulatory approval, the Franklin Crypto Index ETF will enable investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum’s spot prices within a single fund. The ETF, which is set to be listed on the Cboe BZX Exchange, will allocate assets based on each cryptocurrency’s market capitalization.
As of the filing date, the ETF’s allocation was approximately 86.31% Bitcoin and 13.69% Ethereum. The index will undergo rebalancing and reconstitution on a quarterly basis, scheduled for March, June, September, and…
