Securitize and Mantle have collaborated to introduce an institutional crypto fund aimed at generating yield on a diverse range of cryptocurrencies. The newly launched Mantle Index Four (MI4) Fund operates similarly to a traditional index fund by providing investors with exposure to various cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Solana (SOL), and stablecoins pegged to the US dollar. The fund also incorporates liquid staking tokens like Mantle’s mETH, Bybit’s bbSOL, and Ethena’s USDe to boost returns with on-chain yield. This initiative comes at a time when both retail and institutional investors are increasingly turning to cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin, as a hedge against growing macroeconomic uncertainties. Mantle envisions the market capitalization-weighted MI4 Fund to become the equivalent of the S&P 500 for the crypto market, aiming to attract institutions seeking to generate yield from digital assets. One of Mantle’s liquid staking products, mETH, currently offers holders a 3.78% annual percentage rate (APR) as of April 24. Securitize, known for its expertise in tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs) for institutions, holds a significant market share with approximately 71%. The platform’s largest associated fund, BlackRock Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUILD), boasts over $2.5 billion in net assets. CEO Carlos Domingo highlighted the rising demand for tokenized funds among institutional investors as they seek to enhance efficiency, reduce operational friction, and improve liquidity. With digital assets gaining traction in the financial world, the partnership between Securitize and Mantle is poised to offer institutional investors a unique opportunity to diversify their portfolios and earn yield in the evolving crypto landscape.