As per a recent statement, VanEck is seeking approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch the “VanEck Avalanche ETF.” This filing follows VanEck’s recent registration of the Avalanche ETF in Delaware.
If approved by the SEC, it would be the first-ever ETF tied to AVAX, marking a significant step for both the fund and the broader crypto space. “The Trust’s investment objective is to reflect the performance of the price of ‘AVAX,’ the native token of the Avalanche network, less the expenses of the Trust’s operations,” the filing noted.
The VanEck Avalanche ETF will directly hold AVAX and determine its share value based on the MarketVector Avalanche Benchmark Rate. This rate combines pricing data from the five largest trading platforms, as identified in CCData’s exchange benchmark report.
Analysts Place High Odds Of Approval
James Seyffart from Bloomberg Intelligence stated on Friday that although the VanEck Avalanche ETF had been widely discussed earlier this week, this is the first official filing with the SEC.
Besides, Several firms are seeking the SEC’s approval for different types of cryptocurrency ETFs, such as ones tracking SOL (Solana), XRP (Ripple), DOGE (Dogecoin), and LTC (Litecoin). Bloomberg ETF analysts have given a 90% chance of approval for a Litecoin-based ETF, while XRP and Solana have lower odds. Avalanche’s strong track record, including its role in Franklin Templeton’s tokenized fund, could help boost its chances for approval.
Positive Regulatory Shift
This push comes after the SEC approved the listing of spot Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024 and spot Ethereum ETFs in July 2024 under the previous administration, signaling a shift toward more crypto-related investment products being allowed in the market.
In just a few weeks, the agency reversed its controversial crypto accounting rules, dropped enforcement actions against major crypto players, created a crypto task force, and even issued a statement on memecoins. This shift indicates a more open approach to the crypto space.
