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Grayscale Unveils Avalanche Staking ETF on Nasdaq, Boosting Institutional Interest

Grayscale Investments has announced the launch of its Avalanche Staking ETF, tickered GAVA, on Nasdaq this Friday.

This new ETF converts a private trust holding approximately 572,000 AVAX tokens, with a net asset value of $23.33 per share.

By staking a portion of the AVAX, the fund aims to generate rewards, which averaged 7.36% last year, although returns cannot be guaranteed.

The launch reflects a growing interest from traditional finance in Avalanche's expanding gaming and DeFi ecosystem.

This follows a similar offering by VanEck, which debuted an AVAX ETF in December 2025, paving the way for institutional investors seeking exposure to blockchain assets.

The Grayscale product is designed to provide passive exposure to the token, with its value closely linked to the AVAX held in the fund.

Investors should note that the Grayscale ETF is not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, which means it lacks certain traditional investor protections.

Market conditions remain challenging, with AVAX currently trading around $9.53, reflecting a broader pullback in the crypto market.

While the ETF could enhance institutional interest and accessibility to AVAX, the price direction will largely depend on market sentiment and Bitcoin's performance.

This launch signifies an important step towards integrating blockchain assets into traditional investment portfolios, particularly through innovative staking options.