Hashdex Bitcoin ETF (DEFI) details new sponsor CEO and move to Hashdex
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
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.
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FAQ
What leadership changes affect the Hashdex Bitcoin ETF sponsor DEFI?
Effective January 1, 2026, Guillermo Trias became Executive Chairman of Tidal Investments LLC, and Gavin Filmore was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the sponsor.
Who is the new CEO of the Hashdex Bitcoin ETF sponsor Tidal Investments LLC?
Gavin Filmore has served as Chief Executive Officer of Tidal Investments LLC since January 1, 2026, overseeing strategic direction, management, and operations of the sponsor’s investment platforms.
What is Guillermo Trias’s new role at the Hashdex Bitcoin ETF sponsor?
As of January 1, 2026, Guillermo Trias serves as Executive Chairman of Tidal Investments LLC, providing strategic oversight, guiding long-term planning and capital allocation, and supporting major corporate initiatives.
When will Hashdex become the sole sponsor of Tidal Commodities Trust I (DEFI)?
After the close of trading on January 15, 2026, Tidal Investments LLC will withdraw as sponsor and transfer its sponsor role to Hashdex Asset Management Ltd., which will then act as the sole sponsor of the Trust.
Will Hashdex change the business of the Hashdex Bitcoin ETF after becoming sponsor?
The disclosure states that Hashdex Asset Management Ltd. intends to carry on the business of the Trust and the Fund after it becomes the sole sponsor.
What prior roles did Gavin Filmore hold before becoming CEO of the sponsor?
Gavin Filmore joined the sponsor as Head of Product Development in August 2021, was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in July 2022, and previously worked at Barclays Investment Bank with a focus on exchange-traded products.