Reference Methodologies

This section lists the institutional frameworks and data standards that inspire the design and governance of OLTA indices.

Purpose

OLTA draws on recognized methodologies from both traditional finance and leading crypto-native data providers to ensure its index design remains rigorous, comparable, and auditable.

These references inform decisions related to:

  • Constituent selection and eligibility

  • Weighting logic and capping rules

  • Rebalancing and reconstitution frameworks

  • Pricing sources and data validation

In parallel, OLTA will explore strategic partnerships with select index providers to replicate or tokenize their indices and make them accessible for investment via OLTA’s on-chain infrastructure.


Institutional Reference Models

Source

Application Area

S&P Dow Jones Indices

Structure of rules-based equity & thematic indices

MSCI Index Methodology

Risk-adjusted weighting, sector structuring

FTSE Russell Index Rules

Free-float adjustment and liquidity thresholds

Nasdaq Global Index Guide

Index governance, rebalancing cadence


Established Crypto-Asset Index Methodologies

Provider / Index Family
Key Features Adopted by OLTA

Coinbase 20 Index

Market-cap screening, liquidity filters, exchange coverage standards

Bitwise 10 Large Cap Index (BITX)

Free-float capitalisation, monthly reconstitution, custody verification

Bloomberg Galaxy Crypto Index (BGCI)

Institutional pricing sources, transparent governance disclosures

CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) & Sector Suites

Multi-tier classification, objective asset eligibility, daily review windows

CF Benchmarks Digital Asset Index Series

IOSCO-compliant governance, robust calculation agents, multi-venue VWAP pricing

S&P Digital Asset Index Methodology

Risk and return buckets, sector capping, fast-track inclusion rules

These frameworks are adapted, not copied. OLTA integrates best practices while accounting for on-chain mechanics and decentralized governance.


By leveraging these references and partnerships, OLTA ensures its Structured Index Products reflect the highest level of methodological consistency, transparency, and credibility while expanding access to established index strategies through blockchain rails.

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