MARKET ANNOUNCEMENT OF ADDITION OF INDEX ADMINISTRATOR AND UPDATES TO THE CRYPTO ASSET REFERENCE PRICES OF EXCHANGE TRADED PRODUCTS 

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21Shares AG (TXXS) will add FTSE International Limited as an additional Index Administrator effective 26 March 2026 and will change the Crypto Asset Reference Prices for four ETPs to FTSE indices.

The affected products switch from CCIX Bitcoin/Ethereum USD reference prices to FTSE Bitcoin Index (1HR 1700 CET) and FTSE Ethereum Index (1HR 1700 CET) with new Bloomberg codes FBTC1HRE and FETH1HRE. All other product terms remain unchanged.

News Market Reaction – TXXS

+11.79%

+11.79% Session close to close

In the Mar 16 session, TXXS gained 11.79%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

The stock surged +11.8% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with c...

Analysis

The stock surged +11.8% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with constructive operational changes such as updating index administrators and reference prices while the stock trades below its 200-day MA at 13.93. Historically, crypto-tag launches saw average moves of -9.32%, so a sharp gain after an index-methodology update could reflect shifting sentiment toward the issuer’s product infrastructure rather than new asset exposure.

Key Figures

Effective date: 26 March 2026 Fixing time: 1HR 1700 CET UK Base Prospectus date: 8 January 2026 +1 more

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Effective date 26 March 2026 Date when new index administrator and reference prices take effect

Fixing time 1HR 1700 CET Valuation time for FTSE Bitcoin and Ethereum indices used as reference prices

UK Base Prospectus date 8 January 2026 Date of Issuer’s UK Base Prospectus referenced for terms

Prior Prospectus date January 8, 2025 Programme UK Base Prospectus date referenced for further information

Previous Crypto Reports

2 past events · Latest: Mar 06 (Positive)

Same Type Pattern 2 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Mar 06	Crypto ETF launch	Positive	-13.5%	Launch of physically backed Polkadot ETF (TDOT) on NASDAQ with 0.30% fee.
Jan 22	Crypto ETF launch	Positive	-5.2%	Launch of physically backed Dogecoin ETF (TDOG) providing 1:1 DOGE exposure.

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

Pattern Detected

Recent crypto-tag product launches have been followed by negative price reactions despite constructive product expansion news.

Recent Company History

Over recent months, 21shares has focused on expanding its crypto product lineup, including launches of Polkadot and Dogecoin ETFs on NASDAQ. Both prior crypto-tag events saw negative next-day moves of -13.46% and -5.17%, suggesting cautious trading responses to new single-asset crypto products. Today’s update instead adjusts index administration and reference pricing for existing ETPs, representing an operational methodology shift rather than a new launch.

Key Terms

lei, index administrator, exchange traded products, isin, +3 more

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lei financial

"21Shares AG(the “Issuer”)(incorporated in Switzerland) LEI: 254900UWHMJRRODS3Z64"

A Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a unique 20-character code assigned to a company or organization that participates in financial markets, like a corporate passport number. It helps investors and regulators unambiguously identify counterparties across databases and transactions, reducing confusion much like using a vehicle identification number to track a car’s history; clearer identification improves transparency, risk monitoring, and regulatory reporting.

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index administrator financial

"it intends to appoint FTSE International Limited as an additional Index Administrator to its Programme"

An index administrator is the organization that creates, maintains and publishes a financial index—like a list that tracks the prices or performance of a set of stocks, bonds or other assets. It matters to investors because the administrator decides what assets belong in the index, how they are weighted and when changes occur, and many funds and trading products copy those rules, so their choices directly affect investment flows and benchmark performance.

exchange traded products financial

"This announcement relates to the following Exchange Traded Products entered into the Official List"

Exchange traded products are securities that trade on stock exchanges and are designed to track the price of an asset, index, or investment strategy—think of them as a single basket you can buy that represents many underlying things like stocks, bonds, or commodities. They matter to investors because they offer an easy, often lower-cost way to get broad or targeted market exposure and can be bought or sold throughout the trading day like a regular share, making diversification and tactical moves simpler.

isin financial

"ETP: 21Shares Bitcoin ETPISIN: CH0454664001TIDM: ABTC / BTCU"

A 12-character International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) is a unique code that acts like a passport for a specific stock, bond or other tradable security so it can be identified worldwide. Investors and systems use it to ensure they are buying, selling and tracking the exact same instrument across exchanges and data feeds, which prevents costly mix-ups and makes portfolio reporting, settlement and regulatory checks simpler and more reliable.

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bloomberg index code financial

"Current Bloomberg Index Code | New Crypto Asset Reference Price | New Bloomberg Index Code"

A Bloomberg index code is the unique identifier used in Bloomberg terminals and data feeds to label a specific market index, such as a stock, bond, or sector benchmark. Think of it like a barcode or SKU for an index: it lets traders, analysts and systems quickly find, compare and pull consistent price and composition data, which matters to investors for tracking performance, running automated strategies, and ensuring everyone references the same benchmark.

base prospectus regulatory

"meaning given to them in the UK Base Prospectus of the Issuer dated 8 January 2026"

A base prospectus is a detailed document that provides essential information about a financial offering, such as a bond or share issue. It acts like a comprehensive guide for investors, explaining what the investment involves, the risks involved, and how the process works. This helps investors make informed decisions before committing their money.

securities act regulatory

"as defined in the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act)"

A securities act is a law that governs the offering, sale and disclosure of stocks, bonds and other investment products to the public. It requires companies to provide clear, truthful information—like a product label for an investment—so buyers can understand risks and value before they invest. For investors, these rules reduce fraud, promote transparency, and help ensure fair access to market information.

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21Shares AG
(the “Issuer”)
(incorporated in Switzerland)

LEI: 254900UWHMJRRODS3Z64

(16 March 2026)

MARKET ANNOUNCEMENT OF ADDITION OF INDEX ADMINISTRATOR AND UPDATES TO THE CRYPTO ASSET REFERENCE PRICES OF EXCHANGE TRADED PRODUCTS 

This announcement relates to the following Exchange Traded Products entered into the Official List of the FCA and admitted to the London Stock Exchange:

ETP: 21Shares Bitcoin ETP
ISIN: CH0454664001
TIDM: ABTC / BTCU

ETP: 21Shares Ethereum Staking ETP
ISIN: CH0454664027
TIDM: AETH / ETHU

ETP: 21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP
ISIN: CH1199067674
TIDM: CBTC / CBTU

ETP: 21Shares Ethereum Core Staking ETP
ISIN: CH1209763130
TIDM: ETHC/ CETU

(hereinafter referred to as the “Products” and each a “Product”)

Name, registered office and address of the Company: 21Shares AG is a stock corporation under the laws of Switzerland. It has its registered office and address at Pelikanstrasse 37, 8001 Zurich.

1. Introduction of new Index Administrator 

The Issuer hereby notifies the public that, with effect from and including 26 March 2026, it intends to appoint FTSE International Limited as an additional Index Administrator to its Programme.

The FTSE Global Digital Asset Index Series is a family of broad-based digital asset indices designed to measure the performance of the digital asset market. The complete set of rules, information on performance and details of the digital asset reference prices, index, price calculation and methodology appear on our webpage, as well as index series ground rules which is freely accessible and can be downloaded from:  https://www.lseg.com/en/ftse-russell/indices/digital-asset#t-methodology.

2. Change of the Crypto Asset Reference Prices for the Products

The Issuer hereby informs the public of the following changes to the Crypto Asset Reference Prices of the Products. Effective and including 26 March, 2026, the Reference Prices of the Products will change as follows:

Ticker	ISIN	Current Crypto Asset Reference Price	Current Bloomberg Index Code	New Crypto Asset Reference Price	New Bloomberg Index Code
CBTC	CH1199067674	CCIX Bitcoin USD	CCBTC	FTSE Bitcoin Index  (1HR 1700 CET)	FBTC1HRE
ABTC	CH0454664001	CCIX Bitcoin USD	CCBTC	FTSE Bitcoin Index  (1HR 1700 CET)	FBTC1HRE
AETH	CH0454664027	CCIX Ethereum USD	CCETH	FTSE Ethereum Index  (1HR 1700 CET)	FETH1HRE
ETHC	CH1209763130	CCIX Ethereum USD	CCETH	FTSE Ethereum Index  (1HR 1700 CET)	FETH1HRE

All other Product details will remain unchanged.

Terms not defined herein have the same meaning given to them in the UK Base Prospectus of the Issuer dated 8 January 2026, as may be supplemented from time to time, available at https://www.21shares.com/en-uk. 

Contact Details: 21Shares AG, attn. Mr. Eric Baumgartner, Pelikanstrasse 37, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland, email: legal@21shares.com

Further Information: For further information, please refer to the Programme UK Base Prospectus dated January 8, 2025, as may be supplemented from time to time, and the respective Final Terms for each Product. Copies of the prospectus and any supplements thereto, if any, as well as copies of all transaction documents are available free of charge at 21Shares AG, Zurich (email: etp@21shares.com).

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This document is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or subscribe for securities of 21Shares AG.
This document and the information contained herein is not for publication or distribution into the United States of America and should not be distributed or otherwise transmitted into the United States or to U.S. persons (as defined in the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act) or publications with a general circulation in the United States. This document does not constitute an offer or invitation to subscribe for or to purchase any securities in the United States of America. The securities referred to herein have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act or the laws of any state and may not be offered or sold in the United States of America absent registration or an exemption from registration under Securities Act. There will be no public offering of the securities in the United States of America.

FAQ

What change did 21Shares (TXXS) announce for its ETP reference prices on March 26, 2026?

21Shares is switching four ETPs from CCIX reference prices to FTSE indices effective 26 March 2026. According to the company, the new references are the FTSE Bitcoin Index (1HR 1700 CET) and FTSE Ethereum Index (1HR 1700 CET).

Which 21Shares ETP tickers (TXXS) are affected by the FTSE index change?

The affected tickers are CBTC, ABTC, AETH, and ETHC for the listed ETPs. According to the company, each will adopt the respective FTSE Bitcoin or FTSE Ethereum 1HR reference price from 26 March 2026.

When does FTSE become an additional index administrator for 21Shares (TXXS)?

FTSE International Limited will be appointed as an additional Index Administrator effective and including 26 March 2026. According to the company, FTSE Global Digital Asset Index Series rules and methodology will apply to the new references.

Will any other product terms change for 21Shares ETPs (TXXS) after the reference price update?

No, all other product details will remain unchanged following the reference price update. According to the company, only the crypto asset reference prices and Bloomberg codes are being updated effective 26 March 2026.

What Bloomberg index codes will 21Shares (TXXS) use after the reference price update?

Post-change the Bloomberg codes will be FBTC1HRE for FTSE Bitcoin and FETH1HRE for FTSE Ethereum. According to the company, these replace the prior CCIX-based Bloomberg index codes from 26 March 2026.