WisdomTree Inc. has launched the WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Digital Fund, a tokenized options-income fund, on Ethereum and Stellar, aiming to broaden onchain investment access with the token ticker EPXC.
This initiative marks a significant expansion of WisdomTreeโs tokenized asset strategy, potentially impacting the digital finance sector by offering diverse investment opportunities on blockchain networks.
WisdomTree has introduced the Equity Premium Income Digital Fund, a tokenized strategy accessible via Ethereum and Stellar. The fund, part of their digital suite, leverages WisdomTree Prime and Connect platforms to deliver a novel options-income strategy onchain.
The fund, known as EPXC, targets U.S. large cap equities through the Volos U.S. Large Cap Target 2.5% PutWrite Index. Will Peck, WisdomTreeโs Head of Digital Assets, emphasized its potential to provide income and manage volatility in different market climates. Peck noted, โEPXC is an exciting addition to our suite of tokenized funds that leverages our expertise in building intuitive funds that are designed to perform in different market conditions. The fundโs ability to generate income, reduce downside risk and manage volatility gives users choice as they execute their strategies onchain via WisdomTree Prime and WisdomTree Connect.โ
Stellar Partnership Indicates Wider Market Shifts
The launch suggests a shift towards integrating traditional financial mechanisms onchain. Retail and institutional investors may witness increased options for income generation. WisdomTreeโs strategic alignment with platforms such as Stellar signals broader adaptation.
Institutional partnerships like those with Bank of New York Mellon and Chainlink could solidify regulated digital assets infrastructure. While EPXCโs impact on DeFi is uncertain, its use of stablecoin rails hints at future composability.
CRDT Fund Precedes New Tokenization Strategy
Past events like the CRDT fundโs deployment on Ethereum and Stellar reveal WisdomTreeโs consistency in tokenizing diverse asset classes. Both funds reflect a multi-chain ambition aligning with broader tokenization trends.
Experts highlight that WisdomTreeโs moves may pave the way for wider adoption of tokenized financial products. As Peck notes, 2025 might serve as a pivotal year for industry-scale tokenization and integration within blockchain ecosystems.
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