Litecoin replaces Gram in the Virtune altcoin ETP
Virtune's Crypto Altcoin Index ETP replaced Gram (GRAM) with Litecoin (LTC) during its October 2026 rebalancing, with each of the ten holdings now at 10% weight. The ETP, traded on Deutsche Börse Xetra (ticker VRTA), follows index rules, not market views, for adjustments. Litecoin's inclusion did not coincide with a price jump, and the change reflects index criteria, not investment recommendations.
How this was made
The 30-second read
Why it matters
The swap changes the composition of a listed crypto ETP, potentially shifting demand between the two tokens.
Market read
The change is a niche event for crypto‑ETN investors, with modest price implications for LTC and GRAM.
What to watch
Trading hour mismatches between Xetra and crypto markets can delay price adjustments.
Background
Virtune's monthly rebalancing swaps one altcoin for another in its ETP, affecting holdings of investors in the product.
Ticker impact
Litecoin was added to the Virtune Crypto Altcoin Index ETP on October 5, 2026, replacing Gram.
likely slight upside as index funds add exposure
Index inclusion creates demand from passive products, but the article notes no immediate price jump.
Gram was removed from the Virtune Crypto Altcoin Index ETP on October 5, 2026.
likely modest downside as exposure is withdrawn
Loss of index weighting can lead to selling pressure from funds tracking the index.
Market effects
May influence other altcoin‑focused ETPs and crypto index products.
Primarily affects European crypto‑ETN investors trading on Xetra.
Limited to niche crypto index investors; broader crypto market impact minimal.
Counterpoint
Index inclusion does not guarantee price appreciation; momentum may be negative.
Key entities
- issuerVirtune
Swedish issuer of crypto ETPs that manages the Virtune Crypto Altcoin Index.
