Mantle Unveils MI4: The Future of Institutional Crypto Investment Launches with $400M Boost
A Major Step Toward Bridging Traditional Finance and DeFi
Singapore – April 24, 2025 – In a groundbreaking move that could redefine institutional crypto investing, Mantle, a leading DeFi ecosystem with over $3 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL), has announced the launch of the Mantle Index Four (MI4) fund. Backed by a substantial $400 million anchor investment from the Mantle Treasury, MI4 is a bold attempt to fuse the security and structure of traditional finance with the returns and innovation of decentralized finance.
“MI4 is more than a fund. It’s a bridge between two financial worlds, engineered for yield and ease of use,” said Timothy Chen, Global Head of Strategy at Mantle.
Institutional Access Without the Complexity
MI4 is specifically designed for institutions and serious investors—both crypto-savvy and traditional—who want exposure to major digital assets without managing custody or picking tokens.
Key fund features include:
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Exposure to BTC, ETH, SOL, and USD-backed assets
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Quarterly rebalancing with dynamic allocation based on market capitalization and risk
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Integrated staking strategies like mETH, bbSOL, and sUSDe for enhanced DeFi-native returns
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Structured as a BVI Limited Partnership under Mantle Guard Limited
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Built on institutional-grade tech with Fireblocks and multi-signature controls
Tokenized Access with Securitize
In partnership with Securitize, the leading real-world asset tokenization platform, MI4 will tokenize investor interests on the Mantle Network. This allows for:
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Real-time, on-chain liquidity
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Peer-to-peer transfers between authorized investors
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Use of fund shares as collateral on supported exchanges
Carlos Domingo, CEO of Securitize, emphasized the innovation, stating, “Tokenization brings real-time access, liquidity, and collateral utility to fund investors, all on-chain. MI4 is a powerful new tool in institutional finance.”
Securitize already has an impressive track record, having tokenized over $3 billion in assets, including BlackRock’s fund BUIDL and partnerships with Apollo, KKR, and Hamilton Lane.
Setting a New Benchmark for Digital Funds
MI4 is poised to become the benchmark for yield-generating digital asset funds, enabling crypto exposure with a traditional wrapper. It’s a “set-it-and-forget-it” option for institutions seeking long-term, regulated crypto investment.
“This fund is designed to meet the highest standards—both in returns and compliance,” said Sohan Sen, Director at Mantle Guard. “It’s an evolution in how institutions will access crypto going forward.”
The fund will roll out in Q2 2025, with later phases focusing on deeper integrations across the digital asset ecosystem.
About Mantle
Mantle is a trailblazing ecosystem committed to transforming the financial landscape through blockchain innovation. With solutions like the Mantle Network, mETH, FBTC, and now MI4, the company is redefining how finance works in the Web3 era.
About Securitize
Securitize is the global leader in tokenizing real-world assets and operates under full U.S. regulatory compliance, providing platforms and infrastructure for major asset managers like BlackRock and Apollo.
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