Despite the cryptocurrency market being in a downtrend since October 2025, its adoption continues to grow rapidly.
The latest development is a collaboration between S&P Dow Jones and Pantera Capital. Accordingly, S&P Dow Jones Indices and Pantera Capital have launched the S&P Pantera Digital Asset Index, consisting of 18 assets designed to offer institutional investors a more structured way to evaluate cryptocurrencies.
Unlike existing crypto indices that select tokens based on price momentum or market popularity, the new index uses a rules-based methodology similar to traditional financial metrics. It includes projects and tokens with real-world use cases and revenue-generating capabilities.
To be included, an asset must have a market capitalization of at least $500 million, and newly added assets must exceed a certain liquidity threshold. Projects are ranked according to their revenue over the last two quarters, ensuring their place in the index. This system excludes projects that do not generate economic value.
The index currently includes 18 digital assets, though the full list of altcoins is not disclosed. However, identified assets include Ethereum, BNB, Solana (SOL), Tron (TRX), and Hyperliquid (HYPE).
*This is not investment advice.