Oct 24, 2023
CF DeFi Composite Index
The CF DeFi Composite Index is a liquid, investible benchmark portfolio index that tracks the return performance of decentralised financial services, commonly referred to as "DeFi". The index is comprised of three distinct sub-portfolios of fixed weight that represent the components of blockchain architecture that are required to deliver decentralised financial services to individual and institutional end users; decentralized applications (dApps) via DeFi protocols, Services and Settlement Blockchains. Digital assets are classified in accordance with the CF Digital Asset Classification Structure (DACS) for sub-portfolio eligibility.
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Momentum Outperforms Following New Highs
Key takeaways: Rotation Toward Risk Dominates Factor Returns Q3 2025 extended the digital asset market’s rebound. The CF Broad Cap Index advanced 16.1%, driven by renewed momentum in large-cap assets. Momentum led factor returns (+1.9%), highlighting the continued strength of trend-following strategies amid mixed market signals. In contrast, Size (–7.3%) and Growth (–4.7%) declined as smaller-cap and high-expansion tokens lagged. Value (–2.1%) and Liquidity (–0.6%) also softened, while Downs
Mark Pilipczuk
Weekly Index Highlights, October 13, 2025
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CFB Talks Digital Assets Episode 50: 21Shares’ Federico Brokate on Staking, Solana, and how to win in the coming altcoin ETF flood
We're excited to sit down with Vice President of 21shares US, Federico Brokate, for a timely episode of CFB Talks Digital Assets.
Ken Odeluga