New York, February 12th, 2025 – Kaiko, the global leader in cryptocurrency market data, analytics, and index solutions, today announced the launch of the Kaiko EAGLE Index (EGLX), a benchmark designed to offer exposure to U.S.-related digital assets at a time of increasing market optimism for these assets in the region.
As the U.S. ramps up efforts to establish itself as a leader in the digital asset space—with initiatives like the crypto task force and evolving regulatory frameworks—the market presents a unique opportunity for growth. The EAGLE Index was created for ETF issuers, perpetual futures issuers, and other institutional investors who are committed to capturing this potential and who believe in the long-term growth and innovation of U.S.-related digital assets.
“The EAGLE Index was created to capture the strength and momentum of the U.S.-related digital asset market,” said Ambre Soubiran, CEO of Kaiko. “It is designed for investors who believe in the long-term growth of this market and seek a benchmark that reflects its key assets with transparency and reliability.”
The EAGLE Index tracks the top five U.S.-related cryptocurrencies, reflecting market leadership and innovation at a time when the U.S. market is at an inflection point, driven by increased regulatory clarity and institutional interest. Developed in response to the demand for a regional-specific benchmark, it offers the transparency and rigor expected by institutional investors. Notably, it includes only investable assets from Kaiko’s universe, spanning a range of categories—even meme coins—ensuring comprehensive market representation. The inclusion of meme coins is guided by in-house research to classify projects with ties to the U.S., taking a sector-agnostic approach and focusing on the regional connection instead.
The index follows a rigorous selection methodology that prioritizes liquidity and size, ensuring a dynamic and well-balanced portfolio. By combining blue-chip strength with momentum factors, the EAGLE Index offers distinct risk exposure that has historically outperformed Bitcoin and other U.S.-focused crypto indices.
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Kaiko is the global independent leader in digital assets market data, analytics, indices, and monitoring for institutional investors, financial services firms, and regulators.
Kaiko provides the foundational data infrastructure bridging traditional finance and on-chain capital markets through regulatory-compliant and auditable data. For over 10 years, we’ve delivered the trusted, transparent, and actionable financial data that institutions need to navigate both centralized and decentralized crypto markets.
