S&P Dow Jones Indices and Pantera Capital Launch New Index for Digital Assets

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S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), via S&P Dow Jones Indices, and Pantera Capital have launched the S&P Pantera Digital Asset Index, a rules-based benchmark aimed at institutional investors seeking disciplined, fundamentals-focused exposure to digital assets and blockchain-related companies.

The index includes only tokens and companies demonstrating real-world use and revenue generation, distinguishing it from momentum- or meme-driven crypto indices. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, the methodology mirrors traditional finance benchmarks, is powered by Artemis data, and is designed both as a performance gauge and as a reference for potential investment products or active digital-asset strategies.

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In the Jul 21 session, SPGI declined 3.81%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction. Our momentum scanner triggered 2 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility.

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Market Context

SPGI’s recent product-launch history included a 2.9% reaction for ETF Intelligence, adding context t...

Analysis

SPGI’s recent product-launch history included a 2.9% reaction for ETF Intelligence, adding context to this index launch. The article reports no financial contribution or guidance; subsequent company disclosures would clarify monetization.

Key Figures

Bitcoin fund launch price: $65/BTC Pantera Bitcoin Fund return: 114,841% Return period: twelve years +3 more

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Bitcoin fund launch price $65/BTC 2013 Pantera Bitcoin Fund launch

Pantera Bitcoin Fund return 114,841% over twelve years

Return period twelve years Pantera Bitcoin Fund performance

Assets under management over $3 billion across three strategies

Investment strategies three strategies passive, hedge, and venture

First index year 1884 Charles Dow invented the first index

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jul 16 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jul 16	Index membership change	Positive	-1.4%	Index membership changes were followed by a -1.43% SPGI 24-hour reaction.
Jul 16	LNG economic study	Positive	+2.9%	S&P Global's LNG study was followed by a 2.9% SPGI 24-hour reaction.
Jul 16	ETF analytics launch	Positive	+2.9%	ETF Intelligence's launch was followed by a 2.9% SPGI 24-hour reaction.
Jul 14	Index membership change	Positive	+1.3%	Index membership changes were followed by a 1.28% SPGI 24-hour reaction.
Jul 09	Index membership change	Positive	-0.6%	An S&P SmallCap 600 change was followed by a -0.57% SPGI reaction.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent news reactions were mixed, with three positive reactions aligned with positive announcements and two index-related announcements followed by negative reactions.

Key Terms

rules-based approach, benchmark, blockchain, digital assets

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rules-based approach financial

"this new index uses a rules-based approach similar to what's used in traditional finance benchmarks"

A rules-based approach is a method that follows a fixed set of objective, pre-defined criteria or algorithms to make decisions—such as buying, selling, or selecting assets—rather than relying on individual judgment or ad hoc choices. It matters to investors because it creates repeatable, transparent and testable processes (like following a recipe or GPS), making performance easier to measure, automate and compare while reducing discretionary variability and emotional bias.

benchmark financial

"launched the S&P Pantera Digital Asset Index, designed to serve as a benchmark"

A benchmark is a standard or yardstick—usually a market index, interest rate, or agreed performance target—used to measure how well an investment, portfolio, or fund is doing. It matters to investors because comparing returns against that benchmark shows whether a manager is adding value or simply matching market movements; like comparing a car’s mileage to an average, beating the benchmark suggests better performance while lagging suggests underperformance or higher costs.

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blockchain technical

"measure investments in the blockchain and digital asset space"

A blockchain is a digital record-keeping system that securely stores information across many computers, making it difficult to alter or tamper with. Think of it like a shared, unchangeable ledger that everyone can see and verify, ensuring transparency and trust. For investors, this technology offers a way to securely track transactions and assets without relying on a central authority, potentially reducing costs and increasing security.

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digital assets financial

"institutional investors who want to allocate to digital assets"

Digital assets are electronic files or representations of value stored electronically, such as cryptocurrencies, digital tokens, or digital art. They matter to investors because they can be bought, sold, and used for transactions much like physical assets, but exist entirely in digital form, offering new opportunities for investment and financial innovation.

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The S&P Pantera Digital Asset Index brings credibility and structure to digital asset indexing by focusing on quality and real utility

NEW YORK, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, the world's leading index provider, and Pantera Capital, a leading digital asset-native investment firm, have launched the S&P Pantera Digital Asset Index, designed to serve as a benchmark for institutional investors who want to allocate to digital assets in a more disciplined and structured way.

Unlike many existing crypto indexes that focus on price momentum or popular tokens (including meme coins or Bitcoin), this new index uses a rules-based approach similar to what's used in traditional finance benchmarks. It only includes tokens and companies that show real-world use and generate actual revenue. The goal is to highlight digital assets with strong fundamentals—those that are actually being used and have economic value—rather than those that are just speculative or trending.

The index helps global investors move beyond name recognition and single-asset indices, offering a more disciplined and transparent way to measure investments in the blockchain and digital asset space. It's also designed to be used as a reference for new investment products or for managers who actively pick digital assets.

"S&P Dow Jones Indices helps investors cut through market noise with benchmarks you can trust. With the S&P Pantera Digital Asset Index, we bring that same discipline to digital assets, using a fundamentals-driven, economics-based framework built for diversified portfolios. In collaboration with Pantera and powered by Artemis data, we apply the same standards in trusted benchmarks like the S&P 500 to help investors focus on fundamentals in one of today's most fast-moving asset classes," said Cathy Clay, CEO at S&P Dow Jones Indices.

The launch signals a new phase for digital assets: growing market maturity. Blockchain use cases are proving broader value, regulation is becoming clearer in major markets, and institutional involvement is getting easier. However, many existing products don't reflect the complexity of the asset class or separate potentially speculative exposure from real blockchain-driven activity.

"We're thrilled to bring Pantera's digital asset expertise to this collaboration with S&P Dow Jones Indices. Pantera has spent years building digital asset-native research and governance designed for institutional outcomes. For global investors, the biggest friction point in crypto hasn't changed; it's knowing how to allocate. We believe we're at a pivotal moment for digital assets, and that's why we worked with S&P Dow Jones Indices to build an index designed to identify which digital assets and infrastructure truly matter," said Dan Morehead, Pantera Founder and Managing Partner.

To learn more about the S&P Pantera Digital Asset Index, visit here.

To learn more about the S&P Pantera Digital Index methodology visit here.

ABOUT S&P DOW JONES INDICES 

S&P Dow Jones Indices is the largest global resource for essential index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based on our indices than products based on indices from any other provider in the world. Since Charles Dow invented the first index in 1884, S&P DJI has been innovating and developing indices across the spectrum of asset classes helping to define the way investors measure and trade the markets. S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies, and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit: www.spglobal.com/spdji.  
 

ABOUT PANTERA CAPITAL 

Pantera Capital is the first institutional investment firm focused exclusively on bitcoin, other digital currencies, and companies in the blockchain tech ecosystem. Pantera launched the first cryptocurrency fund in the United States when bitcoin was at $65 /BTC in 2013. The firm subsequently launched the first exclusively-blockchain venture fund. In 2017, Pantera was the first firm to offer an early-stage token fund. Pantera Bitcoin Fund has returned 114,841% in twelve years and has returned billions to its investors. Pantera manages over $3 billion across three strategies – passive, hedge, and venture – exclusively focused on bitcoin, other digital currencies, and companies in the blockchain tech ecosystem. For more information, visit: https://panteracapital.com/

FOR MORE INFORMATION: 

Silke McGuinness 
Global Head of Communications, S&P DJI  
(+1) 415-205-8414
silke.mcguinness@spglobal.com  

Lemuel Brewster
Americas Communications, S&P DJI
(+1) 917-805-1089
lemuel.brewster@spglobal.com 

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SOURCE S&P Dow Jones Indices

FAQ

What is the S&P Pantera Digital Asset Index launched by S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI)?

The S&P Pantera Digital Asset Index is a rules-based benchmark for digital assets focused on fundamentals. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, it includes tokens and companies with real-world use and revenue, serving institutional investors seeking structured blockchain exposure.

How does the S&P Pantera Digital Asset Index differ from traditional crypto indices for SPGI investors?

The index emphasizes assets with real economic activity instead of price momentum or meme tokens. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, it uses a fundamentals-driven, economics-based framework similar to traditional benchmarks such as the S&P 500 to evaluate digital assets.

Who developed the S&P Pantera Digital Asset Index and what roles do SPGI and Pantera Capital play?

S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), created the index in collaboration with Pantera Capital. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, Pantera contributes digital-asset-native research and governance, while Artemis provides underlying data for the index rules.

What is the investment purpose of the S&P Pantera Digital Asset Index for institutional investors in SPGI-linked products?

The index is designed as a benchmark and reference for institutional allocation to digital assets. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, it can underpin new investment products or guide active managers selecting blockchain assets based on fundamentals and real utility.

Does the S&P Pantera Digital Asset Index include Bitcoin and meme coins?

The index does not focus on Bitcoin or meme coins simply due to popularity. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, it only includes tokens and companies showing real-world use and revenue, emphasizing economically meaningful blockchain activity over speculative assets.

Why do S&P Global (SPGI) and Pantera Capital say this new index matters for digital asset market maturity?

They view the index as a step toward more mature, fundamentals-based digital asset investing. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, it aims to separate speculative exposure from genuine blockchain-driven activity as regulation clarifies and institutional participation expands.