- Reserve Index Protocol introduces on-chain Index DTFs by ABC Labs.
- Instant minting and trading renew crypto market accessibility.
- Institutional partnerships signal significant sector involvement.
ABC Labs launched the Reserve Index Protocol in February 2025, enabling the 24/7 creation, trading, and redemption of Index Decentralized Token Folios on-chain.
This initiative simplifies crypto sector exposure for retail and institutional investors, potentially enhancing market liquidity and driving sector-specific capital inflows.
ABC Labs launched the Reserve Index Protocol in February 2025, enabling 24/7 on-chain trading of Index DTFs, enhancing accessibility for crypto investors.
This launch democratizes access to diversified crypto assets, integrating institutional-grade index products into the DeFi ecosystem.
ABC Labs Unveils Continuous DTF Access Platform
The Reserve Index Protocol, developed by ABC Labs, offers continuous access to Index DTFs, fundamentally altering crypto ETF accessibility . Launched in February 2025, the platform supports multiple index types.
With institutional players like Bloomberg, CoinDesk, and MarketVector partnering on branded DTFs, there’s a broad spectrum of index choices available, emphasizing the platform’s credibility.
New DTF Offerings Boost Sector Exposure
The launch impacts both retail and institutional investors by broadening sector exposure. The DeFi community and broader crypto market signal optimism for increased liquidity and participation.
Financial markets observe potential shifts as new flows into ETFs and crypto baskets could influence price dynamics, with DeFi indexes being particularly affected.
Reserve Echoes DPI and BED Launch Success
Previous basket-indexed product launches, like DPI and BED, saw increased market participation and liquidity. The Reserve launch echoes these trends amid growing demand for diverse ETP solutions .
Based on prior market data, this move may encourage greater institutional inflows and boost the adoption of diversified crypto investment strategies, aligning with current DeFi growth forecasts.
Crypto-asset ETPs can now access the tools for managing exposure more cheaply, more transparently, and with better alignment to how asset managers and investors use ETPs in other markets. – Mark Uyeda, Commissioner, SEC
