Yigit Taha OZTURK 
VanEck has submitted an application to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on Avalanche (AVAX) on the Nasdaq stock exchange. The move is seen as a significant step toward expanding institutional investment options in the cryptocurrency sector.
First reported by BlockBeats, the filing is part of VanEck’s broader strategy to offer diversified investment products that meet the growing interest in digital assets.
“We believe providing investors with access to Avalanche through a traditional ETF structure can accelerate the adoption of this smart contract platform and offer a regulated entry point,” VanEck stated in its filing documents.
AVAX: A High-Performance Contender in the Layer-1 Race
Avalanche is a layer-1 blockchain known for its high throughput, sub-second finality, and energy efficiency. It has become a preferred platform for DeFi, gaming, and enterprise applications.
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Currently, Avalanche boasts over $700 million in total value locked (TVL) and has positioned itself as one of the top smart contract platforms competing with Ethereum and Solana.
Regulatory Clarity Could Open the Door for Other Altcoin ETFs
Market analysts believe that VanEck’s Avalanche ETF application could serve as a test case for how the SEC approaches other layer-1-based ETFs.
This ETF push is seen as part of a broader effort by major asset managers—like BlackRock, Fidelity, and VanEck—to bridge traditional finance with the crypto market.
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