The Normal Layer 1 Index

The Normal Layer 1 Index is a crypto index composed of 36 of the most successful blockchain cryptocurrencies.

Overview

Our mission at Normal is to empower your investing with fast and cheap crypto diversification and passive income. We've hand-crafted 10 crypto indexes covering all sectors of crypto, Web3, DeFi, and more to fit your unique investment goals.

The Normal Layer 1 Index is a crypto index composed of 36 of the most successful blockchain cryptocurrencies. Layer 1 is another term for a fundamental blockchain that provides the foundation for a decentralized crypto network. Bitcoin is the largest asset in the Normal Layer 1 Index, making up nearly 25% of the index, and is the most popular blockchain and Layer 1 crypto.

Index Mission

Launched on January 26, 2024, the mission of the Normal Layer 1 Index is to capitalize on the overall impact blockchain technology will have on our society. Layer 1 blockchains are the fundamental layer on which crypto operates which will most definitely appreciate as crypto adoption spreads. The Normal Layer 1 Index diversifies your funds across many Layer 1 crypto to reduce risk and encompass the entire market segment.

Assets

The Normal Layer 1 Index is composed of the following 36 assets:

Bitcoin (BTC)
Ethereum (ETH)
BNB
Solana (SOL)
Ripple (XRP)
Cardano (ADA)
Avalanche (AVAX)
Toncoin (TON)
Polkadot (DOT)
Bitcoin Cash (BCH)
Tron (TRX)
Internet Computer (ICP)
Litecoin (LTC)
Near Protocol (NEAR)
Aptos (APT)
Ethereum Classic (ETC)
Cosmos (ATOM)
Cronos (CRO)
Stellar (XLM)
Hedera (HBAR)
VeChain (VET)
Injective (INJ)
Kaspa (KAS)
Fantom (FTM)
Sui (SUI)
Celestia (TIA)
Monero (XMR)
Sei (SEI)
Algorand (ALGO)
Flow (FLOW)
Conflux (CFX)
MultiversX (EGLD)
Flare (FLR)
Tezos (XTZ)
Mina (MINA)
Ronin (RON)

Our team has carefully selected these assets to appropriately encompass the mission of the index while maintaining integrity and security.

We review each Normal crypto index monthly to assess if assets should be added or removed. This process ensures our indexes accurately reflect the market to achieve their desired investment goal.

We recommend a minimum investment of $139 for the Normal Layer 1 Index to ensure all assets are purchased successfully due to exchange trade minimums.

Allocations

Asset allocations are updated daily, so please visit the Normal Layer 1 Index for the most up-to-date allocations.

For this index, we use a square root weighted market cap strategy to generate asset allocations. This ensures no single asset can dominate the index.

As of the writing of this article, April 2, 2024, the top 5 Normal Layer 1 Index allocations are:

Bitcoin (24.75%)
Ethereum (13.72%)
BNB (6.21%)
Solana (6.18%)
XRP (3.87%)
Please visit the Normal Layer 1 Index for the rest

Returns

Over the past year, the Normal Layer 1 Index has returned 114.28%. Comparing this to the S&P 500’s annual return of 28.12% showcases the amazing opportunity crypto can provide for your portfolio.

It’s important to note that during this time the maximum unrealized loss of the Normal Layer 2 Index was around 19% in September 2023.

The Normal Layer 1 Index Yearly Return Chart

Monthly returns for the index currently sit at 4.94% and quarterly returns are 45.36%. The S&P 500 equivalents are 2.7% and 10.8% respectively.

The Normal Layer 1 Index Historical Returns

Fees

All crypto indexes on Normal have a 0.50% investment fee. Our fee structure is slightly different than the traditional expense ratio you may be familiar with due to the unique value our indexes provide.

By investing in crypto using a Normal index, you can enter the market with 6x less fees than you’d otherwise pay using an exchange or on-ramp.

How to Invest

If this is your first time using Normal, setting up your account will take 5-10 minutes using our provided guides and walkthroughs.

Otherwise, investing in the Normal Layer 1 Index takes just a few seconds:

Open the Normal Layer 1 Index
Click “Invest” on the left-hand side
Enter the amount you’d like to invest along with your desired exchange
Review our fee and your order previews
🎉 Invest!

Investments for the Normal Layer 1 Index typically take around 5 seconds to execute. You can track your investment's progress in your Normal Dashboard.

Connect with us

Thank you for learning about the Normal Layer 1 Index. If you have any questions or need help with your account or investment, please feel free to connect with us via support@normalfinance.io, our Twitter, live chat (bottom-left blue button), or our Discord below.