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Crypto has come a long way from its early, experimental days. What once required navigating private keys, offshore exchanges, and complex custody setups is now increasingly accessible through regulated investment vehicles. The launch of the Dynamic Active Multi-Crypto ETF (DXMC) marks another step in that evolution, offering investors a streamlined way to access digital assets through a familiar ETF structure, supported by active management and institutional-grade oversight.

At its core, DXMC reflects a broader shift: the convergence of traditional finance and blockchain-based innovation. As digital assets move from the fringe toward the mainstream, products like DXMC aim to make the asset class more usable, diversified, and aligned with how investors already build portfolios.

What’s Inside DXMC

DXMC is an actively managed, liquid alternative ETF with diversified exposure to leading crypto assets and innovative companies within the ecosystem.

Rather than tracking a single cryptocurrency, the fund allocates across multiple assets - currently Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP - each representing a different pillar of the crypto economy.

Bitcoin serves as a store of value with fixed supply dynamics, while Ethereum powers programmable applications and smart contracts. Solana focuses on high-speed, low-cost transaction infrastructure, and XRP is geared toward cross-border payments and institutional liquidity. By combining these assets, DXMC offers exposure to a broad spectrum of use cases shaping the future of finance.

What sets the ETF apart is its active approach. In partnership with 3iQ, a pioneer in digital asset investing, the portfolio is continuously monitored and periodically rebalanced based on market conditions and evolving opportunities. The strategy also incorporates staking (where applicable) to generate competitive staking rewards.

Beyond direct crypto exposure, the ETF may also allocate to companies involved in blockchain and Web3 development, further diversifying the return profile. All of this is wrapped in a regulated structure that eliminates the need for wallets, custody management, or direct interaction with crypto exchanges.

Why DXMC Could Change How Investors Access Crypto

Digital assets are often described as the next major step in financial innovation: digitizing value in the same way the internet digitized information. But accessing that opportunity has historically come with friction, complexity, and risk. DXMC is designed to address those barriers.

For investors, the ETF offers a single-ticket solution to a fast-evolving asset class. It simplifies access while maintaining exposure to key growth drivers, from decentralized finance and tokenization to blockchain infrastructure and digital payments. The active management layer adds another dimension, allowing the portfolio to adapt as the ecosystem matures rather than remaining tied to static allocations.

There is also a portfolio construction argument. While crypto remains volatile, a modest allocation can potentially enhance diversification and return potential of a traditional portfolio of stocks and bonds. DXMC’s multi-asset approach helps mitigate single-coin concentration risk, while its ETF wrapper integrates seamlessly into traditional accounts.

At the same time, investors should remain mindful of the asset class’s evolving nature. Regulatory frameworks are still developing, adoption is not guaranteed, and price volatility can be significant. DXMC does not eliminate these risks, but it does provide a more structured, institutional way to engage with them.

Mark Brisley, Head of Dynamic, emphasized this evolution in investor access:

“We have witnessed an evolution in the maturity of crypto assets, supported by growing investor demand, institutional adoption and regulatory progress. Together with 3iQ, we’re pleased to offer investors simplified access to crypto assets through an active ETF solution.”

Pascal St-Jean, CEO of 3iQ, added:

“This strategic relationship and the launch of DXMC represent a meaningful step in the convergence of traditional finance and digital assets. Together, we are bringing investors a sophisticated institutional-grade multi-crypto strategy.”

About the Issuer

DXMC is offered by Dynamic, a division of 1832 Asset Management, in collaboration with 3iQ, one of the earliest institutional players in digital asset investing. 3iQ has been at the forefront of crypto innovation, launching some of the first regulated Bitcoin, Ether, and staking-based ETFs globally.

This relationship reflects a broader industry trend: traditional asset managers joining forces with crypto specialists to bridge the gap between established financial systems and emerging digital ecosystems. With DXMC, Dynamic and 3iQ aim to deliver a more accessible, actively managed approach to crypto investing that aligns with the expectations of modern portfolio construction.

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