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S&P and Pantera Launch Revenue-Based Crypto Index

S&P and Pantera introduced a revenue‑based crypto index that excludes Bitcoin because it does not meet the protocol‑revenue requirement, while still using market capitalization to set each token's weight.

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What happened

S&P and Pantera introduced a revenue‑based crypto index that excludes Bitcoin because it does not meet the protocol‑revenue requirement, while still using market capitalization to set each token’s weight.

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Global impact / market context

By weighting tokens that produce economic returns, the index offers a new way to assess crypto value, which could shift capital toward projects with tangible revenue streams and affect portfolio construction.

Analyst inference

The new index, created by S&P and Pantera, adds a revenue‑based filter to traditional crypto market‑cap weighting, aiming to reflect tokens that generate economic returns for holders.

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What to watch

  1. If other major tokens begin generating on‑chain revenue, they could be added to the index, potentially boosting their visibility and demand. Analyst inference
  2. Investors may compare the performance of this revenue‑focused index against traditional market‑cap indexes to gauge the premium investors assign to revenue‑generating assets. Analyst inference
  3. Regulators could scrutinize the revenue‑screen methodology, influencing how future crypto indices are designed and approved. Proposed

Affected assets

  • BTC — Bitcoin

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