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The SEC filings page for Hashdex Bitcoin ETF (DEFI) provides direct access to the regulatory documents filed by Tidal Commodities Trust I, the Delaware statutory trust of which the ETF is a series. These filings include Form 8-K current reports that describe material events affecting the trust, its sponsor and, by extension, the Hashdex Bitcoin ETF whose shares are listed on NYSE Arca, Inc.
Through this page, users can review Form 8-K disclosures that cover topics such as amendments to the declaration of trust, changes in sponsor arrangements and leadership transitions at the Sponsor. For example, an 8-K dated October 27, 2025, outlines amendments to the First Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust, including revisions to the definition of an Event of Withdrawal, clarification on series unit issuance, a shorter sponsor withdrawal notice period and conditions under which a successor sponsor can prevent dissolution of the trust.
Another 8-K filed on October 29, 2025, reports that Tidal Investments LLC entered into an agreement to resign as Sponsor and transfer its role to Hashdex Asset Management Ltd., with Hashdex expected to serve as sole sponsor of the trust and continue the business of the Hashdex Bitcoin ETF, subject to completion. A subsequent 8-K dated January 7, 2026, details changes in the Sponsor’s leadership, including the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer and the transition of the prior CEO to Executive Chairman, while noting that officers of the Sponsor do not receive compensation from the Fund.
On Stock Titan, these filings are updated from EDGAR and paired with AI-powered summaries that highlight the key points in plain language. Users can quickly identify which filings address governance changes, sponsor transfers or other structural matters relevant to DEFI, and then drill down into the full documents for detailed legal and financial language when needed.
Hashdex Bitcoin ETF, a series of Hashdex Commodities Trust, is an exchange-traded product listed on NYSE Arca under the symbol DEFI that offers investors exposure to the price of bitcoin. The Fund seeks for changes in its net asset value to reflect the daily changes of the Nasdaq Bitcoin Reference Price – Settlement (NQBTCS) benchmark, less expenses, using a passive strategy and holding only bitcoin and cash.
As of October 31, 2025, the Fund had total net assets of $14,892,750 and 120,000 shares outstanding, with NAV performance of 17.09% from January 1, 2025 through October 31, 2025. The Fund charges a unitary management fee of 0.25% per year of average daily net assets, while the Sponsor covers routine operating expenses. Bitcoin is held in segregated cold-storage wallets by BitGo Trust Company, Inc., and cash is held by U.S. Bank, N.A.
The prospectus emphasizes that investing in the Fund entails the significant risks of bitcoin itself, including extreme price volatility, regulatory uncertainty, cybersecurity threats, exchange failures, forks and airdrops (which the Fund will irrevocably abandon), and that the Fund is not a registered investment company and does not provide the protections of the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Tidal Commodities Trust I, which issues shares of the Hashdex Bitcoin ETF, is updating its prospectus to reflect leadership changes at its sponsor, Tidal Investments LLC. Effective January 1, 2026, Guillermo Trias moved from Chief Executive Officer to Executive Chairman, focusing on strategic oversight, long-term planning, capital allocation, and major corporate initiatives. On the same date, Gavin Filmore became Chief Executive Officer, having previously served as Head of Product Development and then Chief Operating Officer.
The document also reiterates that, after the close of trading on January 15, 2026, Tidal Investments LLC will voluntarily withdraw as sponsor and transfer its sponsor role to Hashdex Asset Management Ltd.. Hashdex will then serve as the sole sponsor of the Trust and intends to continue the existing business of the Trust and the Fund.
Tidal Commodities Trust I, sponsor of the Hashdex Bitcoin ETF, reported leadership changes at its sponsoring firm, Tidal Investments LLC. Effective January 1, 2026, Guillermo Trias resigned as Chief Executive Officer of the Sponsor and became its Executive Chairman, focusing on strategic oversight, long-term planning, capital allocation, and major corporate initiatives.
On the same date, Gavin Filmore was promoted to Chief Executive Officer of the Sponsor, taking responsibility for overall strategic direction, management, and operations of the Sponsor’s investment platforms. The report states that, as of its date, there are no new compensatory arrangements tied to these role changes and that officers of the Sponsor do not receive compensation from the Fund. The filing also notes there are no related-party transactions involving Mr. Trias or Mr. Filmore requiring disclosure.
Tidal Commodities Trust I’s Hashdex Bitcoin ETF (DEFI) reported Q3 2025 results. Net assets were
For the quarter, net income was
Tidal Commodities Trust I filed Post‑Effective Amendment No. 3 to its Form S‑1 for the Hashdex Bitcoin ETF (NYSE Arca: DEFI), a continuous, best‑efforts offering of exchange‑listed Shares issued in 10,000‑Share Creation Baskets to Authorized Purchasers at NAV. The filing reiterates that the Fund seeks daily NAV changes that reflect the Nasdaq Bitcoin Reference Price – Settlement (NQBTCS), less expenses, and that assets will consist primarily of bitcoin with limited cash for operations.
Use of proceeds is directed substantially toward investing in bitcoin, with custody of digital assets at BitGo Trust Company, Inc., and cash at U.S. Bank, N.A. The Sponsor receives a unitary 0.25% annual Management Fee covering routine expenses; the Fund bears certain transaction and extraordinary costs. As context, total net assets were $14,672,828 with 120,000 Shares outstanding as of August 31, 2025, and the Fund held 13,487 bitcoin as of August 31, 2025. DEFI may create/redeem in cash or in‑kind; Shares can trade at premiums or discounts to NAV. The Fund is not an Investment Company Act vehicle and carries bitcoin‑specific risks, including price volatility and operational considerations.
Tidal Commodities Trust I announced that Tidal Investments LLC agreed to resign as Sponsor and transfer the role to Hashdex Asset Management Ltd. The Sponsor Transfer is expected to take effect during the fourth quarter of 2025. After completion, Hashdex would serve as sole sponsor of the Trust and intends to carry on the business of the Trust and its sole series, the Hashdex Bitcoin ETF.
The filing cautions there is no guarantee the Sponsor Transfer will be completed within the expected time frame, or at all. Shares of the Hashdex Bitcoin ETF trade on NYSE Arca under the symbol DEFI.
Tidal Commodities Trust I reported a governance update, stating that effective October 21, 2025, its sponsor Tidal Investments LLC executed an amendment to the First Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Trust Agreement. The amendment updates certain provisions of the Trust’s governing document.
The changes are disclosed under Items 3.03 and 5.03, with the full text of the amendment filed as Exhibit 99.1. The Trust’s shares of the Hashdex Bitcoin ETF (DEFI) continue to be listed on NYSE Arca.
Hashdex Bitcoin ETF updated its governance terms. Effective October 21, 2025, Tidal Investments LLC amended the Trust’s Declaration of Trust, and the prospectus now reflects revised termination events and sponsor withdrawal provisions.
The Trust and Fund continue perpetually unless specific events occur, including illegality, insolvency, the Trust being required to register under the Investment Company Act of 1940, DTC unavailability without a replacement, or a shareholder vote to dissolve requiring at least 75% of outstanding Shares, voting together as a single class. If the Sponsor withdraws, it must give 30 days’ written notice and may appoint a successor; alternatively, holders of a majority of outstanding Shares may elect a successor within 90 days. Shareholders do not have the right to remove the Sponsor.
Tidal Commodities Trust I — Hashdex Bitcoin ETF (DEFI) reported interim financials showing combined net assets of $14,625,094 at June 30, 2025, versus $14,839,385 at the beginning of the period, with net asset value per share rising from $106.00 to $121.88. The statements show realized and unrealized gains on trading and cryptocurrency futures of $1,083,215 for the period and broker interest income items recorded. The report discloses a management fee reduction to 0.25% per annum (prior rate 0.90% before February 10, 2025). The fund holds substantial investments and cash equivalents (cash $74,496; prior $29,680) and permits up to 95% exposure to spot bitcoin and up to 5% to CME-traded futures. The filing also records a merger with Hashdex Bitcoin Futures ETF contributing 50,000 shares and $2,708,819 of net assets and confirms bitcoin custody in segregated cold storage with insurance coverage.