Index Coop Launches ETH Trend Index to Reduce Volatility Through Automated Rebalancing Between ETH and Stablecoins
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Index Coop launched the CoinDesk ETH Trend Index (cdETI) to reduce volatility of holding ETH by allocating between WETH and USDC based on price momentum signals.
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cdETI aims to capture upside during bull markets while preserving capital during bear markets through automated rebalancing.
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Index Coop is pursuing partnerships with platforms and custodians to give users different ways to access their products beyond self-custody.
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On-chain structured products currently make up only 0.21% of the crypto market due to lack of access, high costs, and regulatory uncertainty.
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Advantages of on-chain products include transparency, permissionless issuance/redemption, potential for better security, and accessibility globally 24/7.