ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Adopts FTSE Bitcoin Index Under New Licensing Deal

ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF signed a licensing agreement with FTSE to use the FTSE Bitcoin Index for valuation, with the benchmark switch effective Aug 27, 2026. In connection with the transition, the Trust will terminate its prior licensing agreement with CF Benchmarks for the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate - New York Variant effective Aug 31, 2026, following notice on Jun 30, 2026. The new deal provides a one-year initial term with automatic annual renewals, supporting continuity in index administration.

New agreement details:

• Agreement type: Benchmark Licensing Agreement for FTSE Bitcoin Index
• Counterparty: FTSE
• Signed / Effective: Aug 20 2026 / Aug 27 2026
• Duration / Termination: 1-year initial term, auto-renews annually
• Reason: Replace prior benchmark and support Trust valuation and operations

Terminated agreement details:

• Agreement terminated: Benchmark licensing agreement for CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate - New York Variant
• Counterparty: CF Benchmarks
• Original agreement date: N/A
• Termination date: Aug 31 2026
• Termination type: Early
• Reason: Transition to FTSE Bitcoin Index

Original SEC Filing: Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF [ ARKB ] - 8-K - Aug. 26, 2026

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