Company: DEFI
Filing Date: 2025-02-21
Form Type: POS AM
Source: 0001839882-25-010345
Chunk: 83

Company: Tidal Commodities Trust I
Filing Date: 2025-02-21
Form: POS AM
Chunk 83
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 transact with a sanctioned party.

However, there is no guarantee that such procedures will always prove to be effective or that the Fund’s service providers will always perform their obligations. If the Authorized Purchasers, LPs, or market makers have inadequate policies, procedures and controls for complying with applicable anti-money laundering and applicable sanctions laws or the Trust’s procedures or diligence prove to be ineffective, violations of such laws could result, which could result in regulatory liability for the Trust, the Sponsor, the Trustee or their affiliates under such laws, including governmental fines, penalties, and other punishments, as well as potential liability to or cessation of services by the Fund’s service providers. Any of the foregoing could result in losses to the shareholders or negatively affect the Trust’s ability to operate.

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The Fund’s Authorized Purchasers act in similar or identical capacities for several competing exchange-traded bitcoin products which may impact the ability or willingness of one or more Authorized Purchasers to participate in the creation and redemption process, adversely affect the Fund’s operations and ultimately the value of the Shares

Currently, the number of potential Authorized Purchasers willing and capable of serving as Authorized Participants to the Fund or other competing products is limited. If these Authorized Purchasers also serve in the same capacity for several competing products, there is a risk that they may prioritize their resources and trading focus towards other products, particularly during periods of market stress or heightened volatility, potentially reducing the liquidity and market efficiency of the Fund’s Shares. Such prioritization could lead to the Shares trading at a greater premium or discount to NAV, especially if the Fund fails to attract enough Authorized Purchasers willing to maintain a market in the Shares.

Additionally, in the event of a failure or significant disruption in a competing product for which one or more of Fund’s Authorized Purchasers also carry out similar activities, there is a risk that these entities may reallocate their focus or resources away from the Fund, or in more severe cases, cease their operations with the Fund. Such an occurrence could be due to a variety of reasons, including reputational concerns, financial distress, or strategic business decisions following a failure in a competing product. This withdrawal could adversely impact the liquidity of the Shares, potentially leading to increased volatility, wider bid-ask spreads, and a deviation of the Share price from its NAV.

Furthermore, if creations or redemptions are unavailable due to the inability or unwillingness of one or more of the Fund’s Authorized Purchasers to submit creation or redemption orders with the Fund (or do