Exchange operator Nasdaq company announced the addition of 25 February two new indices for Bitcoins and Ethereum in Global Index Data ServiceSM (GIDS) – information service for traders.
The Bitcoin Liquid Index (BLX) and Ethereum Liquid Index (ELX) data will be presented by GIDS in a consolidated data stream in real time. Information will be updated every 30 seconds.
The BLX and ELX indices are designed to provide real-time spot or reference rates at 1 BTC and 1 ETH, respectively, quoted in US dollars and based on their most liquid markets.
Nasdaq noted that both indices are calculated using a methodology independently verified in accordance with the principles of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO).
“BLX is one of the most referential BTC indexes among crypto traders and was calculated until 2010. Likewise, ELX was calculated until 2014, ”the company said in a statement.
Over the past few months, the Nasdaq has taken several steps into crypto space. The company has invested in the Symbiont blockchain startup, in the launch of the ErisX regulated cryptocurrency exchange. In addition, Nasdaq has provided its technology to seven cryptographic stores , including the Gemini Winkloss brothers.
Publication date 13.02.2019
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