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Hashdex Bitcoin ETF (DEFI) to liquidate as AUM stands at $14.7M

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Hashdex Commodities Trust, on behalf of its series Hashdex Bitcoin ETF (DEFI), has approved a plan to close and liquidate the fund. A formal Plan of Liquidation dated August 3, 2026 governs the process, and a related press release is dated August 12, 2026.

Assets under management of the fund were approximately $14.7 million as of July 30, 2026. Following the last trading day, the fund will liquidate its remaining bitcoin holdings, cease pursuing its stated investment objective, and focus solely on winding up its affairs, preserving asset value, paying liabilities, and distributing remaining assets to shareholders. The liquidating distribution will equal each shareholder’s net asset value on the distribution date, adjusted for closing and transaction costs and bitcoin price movements during the liquidation period.

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  • Closure and liquidation of Hashdex Bitcoin ETF (DEFI), with the fund ceasing its investment objective and winding up operations.
  • Liquidating distribution reduced by costs and bitcoin volatility, as proceeds will reflect closing expenses and potentially substantial bitcoin price movements during liquidation.
Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Business
The company signed a significant contract such as a merger agreement, credit facility, or major partnership.
Item 3.01 Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing Securities
The company received a delisting notice or transferred its listing to a different exchange.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Fund assets under management $14.7 million Assets under management of the Fund as of July 30, 2026
Sponsor AUM in U.S. products over $200 million Hashdex continues to manage over $200 million of assets in products available to U.S. investors
Plan of Liquidation date August 3, 2026 Plan of Liquidation, dated August 3, 2026
Press release date August 12, 2026 Press Release, dated August 12, 2026 announcing closure and liquidation
Plan of Liquidation regulatory
"Exhibit 10.1 is a Plan of Liquidation, dated August 3, 2026"
A plan of liquidation is a formal outline describing how a company will wind down operations, sell its assets, pay creditors, and distribute any remaining cash to shareholders. It matters to investors because the plan determines the order and amount of payments—like a checklist for emptying a store and splitting the proceeds—which affects how much, if anything, investors and creditors receive and how quickly they will get paid.
liquidating distribution financial
"The liquidating distribution will be equal to the net asset value of a shareholder’s Shares"
A liquidating distribution is a payment made to shareholders when a company is winding up or selling off its assets, returning the investors’ share of the cash left after debts are paid. Think of it as splitting the proceeds from selling a house: creditors are paid first, then remaining money is handed back to owners; for investors this signals a company is ending operations and affects how much capital they recover and how it’s taxed.
net asset value financial
"The liquidating distribution will be equal to the net asset value of a shareholder’s Shares"
Net asset value is the total value of an investment fund's assets minus any liabilities, divided by the number of shares or units outstanding. It represents the per-share worth of the fund, similar to how the value of a house is determined by its total worth after debts are subtracted. Investors use it to gauge the true value of their holdings and to compare different investment options.
assets under management financial
"Assets under management of the Fund as of July 30, 2026, were approximately $14.7 million"
Assets under management (AUM) is the total value of all the investments that a financial company or fund is responsible for overseeing on behalf of its clients. It’s like a big bucket that shows how much money the firm is managing for people or organizations. A higher AUM often indicates a larger, more trusted company, and it can influence how much money they earn and the services they can offer.
Distribution Date financial
"net asset value of a shareholder’s Shares as of the Distribution Date"
The distribution date is the day a company, fund, or trust actually pays out cash or other assets to its shareholders or unitholders. Think of it as the payday when owners receive dividends, interest, or capital gains distributions; it matters to investors because it determines when you get the money, can affect the security’s price that day, and has tax and cash-flow consequences.

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FAQ

What did Hashdex (DEFI) announce regarding the Hashdex Bitcoin ETF?
Hashdex announced that the Hashdex Bitcoin ETF (DEFI), the sole series of Hashdex Commodities Trust, will be closed and liquidated pursuant to a Plan of Liquidation dated August 3, 2026.

How large was the Hashdex Bitcoin ETF (DEFI) before liquidation?
Assets under management of the Hashdex Bitcoin ETF were approximately $14.7 million as of July 30, 2026. Hashdex states it continues to manage over $200 million in products available to U.S. investors.

How will DEFI shareholders receive liquidation proceeds?
Each DEFI shareholder will receive a liquidating distribution equal to the net asset value of their shares on the Distribution Date, reflecting closing and transaction costs and bitcoin price movements during asset liquidation.

What will the Hashdex Bitcoin ETF (DEFI) do after it stops trading?
After the last trading day, the fund will liquidate its remaining bitcoin holdings, stop pursuing its investment objective, and focus on winding up its business, paying liabilities, and distributing remaining assets to shareholders.

Why is Hashdex liquidating the Hashdex Bitcoin ETF (DEFI)?
The sponsor states the decision followed analysis of assets under management, trading liquidity, operating costs, investor interest, and how the fund fits within Hashdex’s broader index-based product range, along with other operational considerations.

Where can investors find more information on the Hashdex Bitcoin ETF (DEFI) liquidation?
Investors can access additional information, including the fund’s prospectus, at https://hashdex-etfs.com/defi, as referenced by Hashdex, the sponsor of Hashdex Commodities Trust.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Amendment No. 1
FORM 8-K/A

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 3, 2026

 

Hashdex Commodities Trust

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-41900   92-6468665
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)		   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

1100 N. Market Street, Suite 300, Wilmington, Delaware 19890

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

(844) 403-5272

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Shares of Hashdex Bitcoin ETF   DEFI   NYSE Arca, Inc.

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

  

Emerging growth company ☒

  

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 

 

 

 

Explanatory Note: The Current Report on Form 8-K relating to the Items described below was originally filed on August 3, 2026. This Current Report on Form 8-K/A (this “Current Report”) is being filed to change the defined term “Liquidation Date” to “Distribution Date” in this Current Report and the accompanying press release, as well as to correct the Distribution Date in the press release.

 

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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

To the extent required by Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, the information contained in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 3.01. Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing.

 

To the extent required by Item 3.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, the information contained in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On August 3, 2026, Hashdex Asset Management Ltd. (the “Sponsor”) announced that its officers had authorized a plan to (i) liquidate the Hashdex Bitcoin ETF (the “Fund”), the sole series of the Hashdex Commodities Trust (the “Trust”), (ii) terminate the continuous offering of the Fund; and (iii) deregister the Fund’s shares under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). The Sponsor has submitted written notice to the NYSE Arca, Inc. (“Arca”) of its decision to liquidate the Fund and to terminate the offering.

 

The Fund will no longer accept creation orders after August 17, 2026, and trading on Arca for the shares of the Fund will be suspended after the close of business on that same date. Shareholders may sell their holdings on or before August 17, 2026 and may incur brokerage charges. Following the cessation of trading, the Fund is expected to cease operations, liquidate its assets, and distribute the liquidation proceeds to shareholders on or about August 24, 2026 (the “Distribution Date”). Shareholders of record on the Distribution Date will receive cash equal to the net asset value of their shares as of that date. These dates are subject to change.

 

The Sponsor intends to file a post-effective amendment on behalf of the Fund to terminate the offering of the Fund’s registered and unsold shares. Arca will file a Form 25 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to effect the withdrawal of the listing of the Fund from Arca as soon as possible. Delisting from Arca will become effective 10 days after the filing date of the Form 25.

 

A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

The Sponsor’s statements contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Actual results may differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements. The Sponsor intends for such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe-harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and the Sponsor is including this statement for purposes of complying with those safe-harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies, intentions and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words “expect,” “project,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “intend,” “plan,” “propose,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “continue,” “predict,” “potential” or the negative of such terms and other comparable terminology. The Sponsor’s ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.   Description
10.1   Plan of Liquidation, dated August 3, 2026
99.1   Press Release, dated August 12, 2026.
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: August 12, 2026 HASHDEX COMMODITIES TRUST
  on behalf of its series, Hashdex Bitcoin ETF
     
  By: Hashdex Asset Management Ltd., as Sponsor
     
  By: /s/ Samir Kerbage
  Name: Samir Kerbage
  Title: Director of the Sponsor (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

Hashdex Announces Closure of Hashdex Bitcoin ETF

 

New York, NY — August 12, 2026 — Hashdex Asset Management Ltd. (“Hashdex”), as sponsor (the “Sponsor”) of Hashdex Commodities Trust (the “Trust”), today announced plans to close and liquidate the Hashdex Bitcoin ETF (NYSE Arca: DEFI) (the “Fund”), the sole series of the Trust. Assets under management of the Fund as of July 30, 2026, were approximately $14.7 million. Hashdex continues to manage over $200 million of assets in products available to U.S. investors.

 

As Sponsor, Hashdex continuously monitors and evaluates its product line across a number of factors, including assets under management, trading liquidity, operating costs, investor interest, and how each fund fits within the firm’s broader index-based product range. The decision to liquidate the Fund was made based on an analysis of these factors and other operational considerations. The Sponsor has authorized the closure and liquidation of the Fund.

 

Key Dates

 

●Shareholders may sell their shares of the Fund (the “Shares”) on NYSE Arca, Inc. (“NYSE Arca”) through the close of business on August 17, 2026 (the “Last Trading Day”). Customary brokerage charges may apply.

 

●The Fund will stop accepting creation orders from authorized participants after August 17, 2026.

 

●The Shares will no longer trade on NYSE Arca after the Last Trading Day and will subsequently be delisted.

 

●Shareholders who continue to hold Shares as of the close of business on the Last Trading Day will receive a cash liquidating distribution, currently expected to be paid on or about August 24, 2026 (the “Distribution Date”).

 

Following the Last Trading Day, the Fund will liquidate its remaining bitcoin holdings. The Fund will no longer pursue its stated investment objective and will not engage in any business activities other than winding up its business and affairs, preserving the value of its assets, paying its liabilities, and distributing its remaining assets to shareholders.

 

The liquidating distribution will be equal to the net asset value of a shareholder’s Shares as of the Distribution Date, and will reflect the costs of closing the Fund and related transaction costs, as well as movements in the price of bitcoin during the period in which the Fund liquidates its assets. Such movements may be substantial.

 

Shareholders and other investors seeking additional information about the Fund, including the Fund’s prospectus, may visit https://hashdex-etfs.com/defi.

 

Media Contact

 

Dukas Linden Public Relations

hashdex@dlpr.com

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