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Hashdex Bitcoin ETF (DEFI) details new sponsor CEO and move to Hashdex

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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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Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)

File No. 333-276254

 

PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT

(To Prospectus dated March 27, 2025, as supplemented)

 

Hashdex Bitcoin ETF

 

This supplement is to the prospectus (the “Prospectus”) of Tidal Commodities Trust I (the “Trust”) dated March 27, 2025, which relates to shares (the “Shares”) issued by Hashdex Bitcoin ETF (the “Fund”), a series of the Trust. The Shares have previously been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, on a registration statement bearing File No. 333-276254. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them by the Prospectus. This Prospectus supplement should be read in its entirety and kept together with your Prospectus for future reference.

 

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Effective January 1, 2026, Guillermo Trias resigned as Chief Executive Officer of Tidal Investments LLC (the “Sponsor”), Sponsor of the Fund. That same date, Mr. Trias was appointed Executive Chairman of the Sponsor.

 

Effective January 1, 2026, Gavin Filmore was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Sponsor.

 

Accordingly, the Prospectus is hereby revised as follows:

 

The fifth paragraph of the section of the Prospectus titled “The Sponsor – Management of the Sponsor” is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:

 

Mr. Guillermo Trias, born in 1976, is the Co-Founder of the Sponsor and has served as the Executive Chairman of the Sponsor since January 1, 2026. In his role as Executive Chairman, he provides strategic oversight, guides long-term planning and capital allocation, supports major corporate initiatives and ensures continuity of vision. Mr. Trias previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Sponsor from November 2015 through December 2025. Mr. Trias was approved as a Principal of the Sponsor by the NFA on February 7, 2022. He holds a Business Administration degree from CUNEF and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

 

The eighth paragraph of the section of the Prospectus titled “The Sponsor – Management of the Sponsor” is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:

 

Mr. Gavin Filmore, born in 1984, has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Sponsor since January 1, 2026. In his role, he oversees the overall strategic direction, management, and operational aspects of the Sponsor’s investment platforms. Mr. Filmore joined the Sponsor as the Head of Product Development in August 2021 and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in July 2022. Before joining the Sponsor, he worked at Barclays Investment Bank, a leading global investment bank offering services in investment management, wealth management, and corporate banking, from August 2017 to September 2021. His focus at Barclays was on exchange-traded products. Mr. Filmore holds a BS in Finance from Northeastern University. He was approved as a Principal of the Sponsor and registered as an Associated Person of the Sponsor by the NFA on March 8, 2022.

 

 

As previously disclosed, after the close of trading on January 15, 2026, Tidal Investments LLC will voluntarily withdraw as Sponsor and transfer its role as sponsor to Hashdex Asset Management Ltd. (“Hashdex”). Hashdex will thereafter serve as sole sponsor of the Trust and intends to carry on the business of the Trust and the Fund.

 

 

The date of this prospectus is January 7, 2026

 

   

 

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.

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