VanEck has announced the launch of the VanEck Avalanche ETF (VAVX), a new U.
S.-listed exchange-traded product designed to offer investors exposure to the price performance and potential staking rewards of Avalanche’s native token, AVAX.
The VAVX ETP marks VanEck’s newest addition to its digital asset-focused ETF lineup and is currently the only U.
S.-listed ETP providing such exposure as of January 26, 2026. Kyle DaCruz, Director of Digital Assets Product at VanEck, stated, “We’re excited to launch VAVX to provide investors with a transparent, exchange-traded vehicle to access a network that we believe will drive the next phase of institutional blockchain adoption.” Details regarding staking can be found in the fund’s disclosures.
Simultaneously, VanEck will waive all sponsor fees associated with VAVX for the fund’s first $500 million in assets or until February 28, 2026, whichever comes first. This initiative underscores VanEck’s commitment to lowering barriers to entry for investors in the digital asset space, providing a cost-effective vehicle to access a robust blockchain ecosystem.
Avalanche is recognized as a high-performance blockchain platform built for scalability, powering a network of interconnected, customizable blockchains that aim to bring real-world value on-chain. Its unique consensus protocol facilitates near-instant transaction finality and enables the creation of interoperable Layer 1 blockchains across both public and private networks. This architecture has attracted major entities, including Citi, FIFA, and Gunzilla Games, to deploy their dedicated blockchains on the Avalanche network. (Their participation reflects use of the Avalanche network and does not imply endorsement of VAVX or Avalanche as an investment.)
Mr. DaCruz further commented on the platform’s utility, saying, “Avalanche’s architecture is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the on-chain economy, focusing on verifiable, real-world utility.”
VanEck, founded in 1955, has a history of identifying impactful investment trends, including early access to international markets, gold investing in 1968, emerging markets in 1993, and exchange-traded funds in 2006. As of December 31, 2025, VanEck managed approximately $181 billion in assets across mutual funds, ETFs, and institutional accounts. The firm’s digital assets research team, led by Matthew Sigel, regularly publishes commentary and insights on the sector.
