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Crypto Owl, the leading UK based provider of beginner friendly cryptocurrency education unveils the CRYPTO 100 ® Index – a robust benchmark tracking the top 100 cryptocurrencies using our replicable formula – prioritising size, stability, liquidity and smart token design instead of just market cap & hype.

Modelled on the FTSE 100 and S&P 500, it captures real time market activity, composition, and trends in sectors.

London, UK – March 14, 2026 – Designed for the growing UK crypto market, CRYPTO 100 fills the gap for reliable, independent benchmarks that boost transparency and institutional confidence. 

Refreshed every five minutes, the index excludes stablecoins (e.g., USDT, USDC) and asset backed wrappers (e.g., WBTC, stETH) to focus on volatile, growth driven assets. Its methodology – detailed at crypto100.co.uk/crypto100-methodology – uses advanced network analysis, liquidity filters, and portfolio theory for superior diversification. Free API access makes it embeddable on sites without licensing fees.

Why CRYPTO 100 is calculated using our unique quality score rather than CMC100 and CoinDesk100 which are based on market capitalisation.

While CMC100 relies on basic top 100 market cap weighting with monthly rebalances, CRYPTO 100’s dynamic methodology incorporates network science and liquidity screening for a more resilient, diversified view of market leaders – representing ~87% of non-stablecoin capitalisation.

CoinDesk100, by contrast, blends narrower indices (80% CD20, 20% CD80) with slower quarterly rebalancing, making it less responsive to rapid shifts. CRYPTO 100’s real time 5-minute updates and monthly rebalances deliver fresher insights, while its UK centric design supports GBP pairs unlike the US/global focus of CMC100 and CoinDesk100. This paired with education first accessibility, makes CRYPTO 100 the clear choice for UK investors and institutions.

"Crypto Owl builds crypto tools UK users can use," said Neil Westwood, Founder of Crypto Owl.

Key Features

- Real-Time Updates: Calculated every five minutes; end-of-month data published midnight UTC on the 1st.  

- Comprehensive Coverage: Top 100 cryptos across blockchain technologies.  

- Market-Cap Weighted: Proportional weighting, rebalanced monthly.  

- Strategic Exclusions: No stablecoins or wrappers for pure market focus.  

- Governance: Monthly reviews

Base level set at 100 on January 1, 2024, with full backtested data available.

Discover the CRYPTO 100 methodology and live index at https://crypto100.co.uk/crypto100-methodology

About Crypto Owl

Crypto Owl (cryptoowl.co.uk & crypto100.co.uk) empowers UK crypto beginners, tools, and education through its website, newsletters, and platforms.