Indexes

CM Indexes

Unlock the power of independent, trusted index solutions for crypto markets.

Product Overview

Coin Metrics Indexes includes our CMBI suite of crypto asset benchmarks, as well as our custom index and calculation services used by leading crypto and traditional financial institutions.

Our CMBI Benchmarks adhere to the International Organization of Securities (“IOSCO”) Principles and the UK Benchmarks Regulation (“BMR”).

Solutions
CMBI

Comprehensive suite of single-asset, multi-asset and unique crypto asset benchmarks.

Custom Indexes

Custom indexes built for your specific needs.

Calculation Services

Calculation agent services for institutions seeking to administer their own custom indexes.

Data for Indexes

Cryptoasset market and on-chain data for third-party index creation.

Differentiators
Innovative methodologies

Proven innovation in crypto asset index methodologies.

On-chain expertise

Unmatched expertise in on-chain crypto asset markets.

Third-party audit opinion

Trusted and adherent benchmarks through independent audits.

Independent governance

Independent benchmarks without conflicts of interest.

Self-sourced data

Data sourced directly from blockchain nodes and cryptoasset exchanges.

Broad distribution

Widespread distribution through leading financial platforms.

Use Cases
Backtesting

Determine how an investment strategy would have performed versus an index.

Benchmarking

Benchmark your fund performance against an objective third-party index.

Investment product creation

Use best-in-class data to design your own investment products.

Derivatives settlement

Leverage our index products for reliable settlement.

What's inside

Data designed for institutional intelligence

CMBI Bitcoin
CMBI Ethereum
CMBI Solana
CMBI Total Market
CMBI Bitcoin and Ethereum
CMBI Ethereum Staking Index
Resources
CMBI Benchmarks

Browse a comprehensive suite of CMBI benchmarks.

CMBI Data

Query index level timeseries via API.

CMBI Documentation

Explore an overview of crypto benchmarks and index types.

Market Data Documentation

Discover available market data types and structures.

Reference Rate Methodology

See how reference prices are computed across frequencies.

CMBI Updates | Announcements | Consultations
CMBI Whistleblowing
CMBI Complaints & Challenges
CMBI Index Policies
CMBI Governance Committees
CMBI Fork Legitimacy Framework
Adjusted Free Float Supply Methodology
CMBI Holiday Calendar
CMBI Rebalance Calendar
Coin Metrics Products
Market Data

Simplify petabytes of data into performant and streamlined metrics.

On-Chain Data

Unlock superior search capabilities with the most reliable blockchain search engine.

Prices

Harness transparent pricing for clear decision-making.

Indexes

Unlock the power of independent, trusted index solutions for crypto markets.

datonomyTM

Classification system for Digital Assets.

Security Master

Enhance decision-making and operational efficiency with consistent, harmonized crypto asset data.

Latest Insights & Research

May 7, 2026
RESEARCH
Movers and Shakers May 2026
Movers and Shakers May 2026

Digital assets approaching broader market accessibility

3 minute read
May 7, 2026
NEWS
IMC Joins the Talos Provider Network to Bring Institutional-Grade Liquidity to Digital Asset Traders
IMC Joins the Talos Provider Network to Bring Institutional-Grade Liquidity to Digital Asset Traders

Integration enables institutional clients of Talos to access IMC's digital asset liquidity, directly through the Talos platform

2 minute read
May 6, 2026
COMMENTARY
Regulatory Roundup #17
Regulatory Roundup #17

Your dose of regulatory moves, missteps and melodrama, ensuring you’re always informed (and occasionally amused) by what global watchdogs are up to.

10 minute read
May 5, 2026
Research
Crypto and The Quantum Clock
Crypto and The Quantum Clock

State of the Network #362

4 minute read
May 5, 2026
NEWS
Netcoins Partners with Talos to Power Institutional-Grade Trading Capabilities
Netcoins Partners with Talos to Power Institutional-Grade Trading Capabilities

Netcoins leverages Talos to scale institutional-grade trading, execution and connectivity

2 minute read
May 4, 2026
NEWS
Talos Joins DTCC Industry Working Group to Advance Tokenization of DTC-Custodied Assets
Talos Joins DTCC Industry Working Group to Advance Tokenization of DTC-Custodied Assets

Talos is proud to join the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) Industry Working Group, announced today, to advance its plans for The Depository Trust Company’s (DTC’s) tokenization service. Talos joins a 50+ firm coalition of banks, broker-dealers, asset managers, custodians and digital asset infrastructure providers, working together to help ensure the service is ready for limited production trades in July 2026, ahead of the planned October 2026 launch.

4 min read
May 4, 2026
NEWS
Talos Expands Integration with Bitstamp by Robinhood to Include Crypto Derivatives Trading
Talos Expands Integration with Bitstamp by Robinhood to Include Crypto Derivatives Trading

The integration will give institutions using Talos unified access to crypto spot and derivatives trading, through a single workflow

2 minute read
May 1, 2026
Commentary
Industry Coalition Calls for US Digital Asset Market Structure Clarity
Industry Coalition Calls for US Digital Asset Market Structure Clarity

Talos supports industry efforts to advance market structure for institutional digital assets.

5 minute read
April 28, 2026
Research
April 2026 Market Update: A Mixed Recovery
4 minute read
April 27, 2026
MEDIA
Trading digital asset derivatives at institutional scale - Infrastructure, execution, and the regulation imperative
Trading digital asset derivatives at institutional scale - Infrastructure, execution, and the regulation imperative

Digital asset derivative trading volumes have grown but lagging infrastructure remains a hurdle. How are leading institutions and providers navigating this challenge? Vivek Shankar investigates.

10 minute read
April 23, 2026
Analysis
Crypto ETPs Have Gone Global – The Infrastructure Hasn’t Caught Up
Crypto ETPs Have Gone Global – The Infrastructure Hasn’t Caught Up

Global crypto ETP assets under management reached an estimated $184 billion by the end of 2025. That number reflects more than market appreciation; it reflects a structural shift in how institutions around the world access digital assets, and which regulatory frameworks now govern that access.

5 minute read
April 15, 2026
Research
On-chain Vaults: Mechanics, Landscape and Risk
4 minute read
April 14, 2026
Commentary
Regulatory Roundup #16
Regulatory Roundup #16

Your dose of regulatory moves, missteps and melodrama, ensuring you’re always informed (and occasionally amused) by what global watchdogs are up to.

12 minute read
April 7, 2026
Research
Layer-1 Landscape: The Specialization of Blockspace
4 minute read