Eightcap Partners CoinDesk Indices to Launch CoinDesk 20 CFD

Eightcap, a global trading technology provider with tier 1 regulation across the UK, EU, and Australia, has announced a significant partnership with CoinDesk Indices. This collaboration aims to bring the CoinDesk 20 Index to market as a regulated Contract for Difference (CFD) product. This marks the first instance where the CoinDesk 20, a benchmark basket of the most liquid and representative crypto assets, will be accessible as a CFD product to a global retail audience.

The CoinDesk 20 Index CFD will be tradable in both fiat and USDT pairs via TradingView and through Eightcap’s growing network of partners powered by Eightcap Embedded. These partners include leading fintech and crypto trading platforms that integrate Eightcap’s regulated derivatives infrastructure directly into their environments via open APIs. This launch is a significant step in bridging the gap between traditional finance and crypto, meeting global demand for transparent and tradable digital asset benchmarks within a compliant framework.

“Partnering with CoinDesk Indices allows us to deliver a world-first regulated product that meets the evolving needs of both crypto-native and traditional trading platforms,” said Patrick Murphy, Chief Commercial Officer at Eightcap. “Our global regulatory footprint and Eightcap Embedded infrastructure uniquely position us to scale access to these products across multiple regions and platforms.”

“The marketplace needs a diversified benchmark for analysis and financial products. We are delighted CoinDesk 20 has generated so much liquidity and an unprecedented amount of institutional demand,” said Alan Campbell, President of CoinDesk Indices. “We are excited Eightcap will unlock a new distribution path of opportunity, while bringing regulatory standards to the forefront.”

The product was officially unveiled at Consensus 2025 in Toronto. The on-stage debut took place during a Q&A session titled Unlocking Regulated Market Access at Scale – A New Standard for Crypto Derivatives. The launch was also featured on CoinDesk Live’s final day broadcast, where Patrick Murphy, Chief Commercial Officer at Eightcap, was interviewed by Andrew Baehr, Head of Product & Research at CoinDesk Indices, and senior anchor Christine Lee.

Building on this expansion, Eightcap will also begin rolling out USDT-denominated derivatives across a range of traditional asset classes, including equities, indices, FX, and commodities. These products will be priced and executed by Eightcap utilizing Bitfinex markets, enabling stablecoin-native users to access traditional markets with familiar on-chain liquidity. This responds to growing demand for stablecoin-based access to equities, forex, and indices within a regulated environment. By tapping into the open infrastructure of Bitfinex and the global utility of Tether, Eightcap delivers a seamless experience for crypto-native traders seeking a secure and regulated alternative to offshore derivatives platforms.

All USDT-denominated CFDs will be offered under Eightcap’s tier 1 licenses, with regulated custody, transparent pricing, and built-in consumer protection. This gives users the confidence to trade in a compliant environment without compromising on flexibility. The CoinDesk 20 Index CFD, along with Eightcap’s broader suite of USDT-denominated derivatives across FX, equities, indices, and commodities, will be available via Eightcap Embedded.

Founded in 2015, Eightcap is a multi-regulated fintech company providing a full suite of derivative products across traditional and digital asset markets. With regulatory licenses in the UK, Australia, Bahamas, and the EU, Eightcap serves both B2C and B2B clients through its dynamic trading ecosystem. Recognized as the Best Global CFD Broker, Eightcap powers embedded trading solutions and institutional-grade infrastructure for fintechs and digital asset platforms worldwide. Eightcap Embedded is the company’s modular trading infrastructure, enabling partners to offer regulated derivatives through a suite of open APIs. This infrastructure operates under Eightcap’s global licenses and compliance framework, supporting seamless expansion into new markets.

Since 2014, CoinDesk Indices has been at the forefront of the digital asset revolution, empowering investors globally. A portfolio company of the Bullish Group, CoinDesk Indices offers products across multi-asset indices, reference rates, and strategies. Flagships such as the CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index and the CoinDesk 20 Index set the industry standard for measuring, trading, and investing in digital assets. With tens of billions of dollars in benchmarked assets, CoinDesk Indices is a trusted partner.