Bitwise Debuts First Avalanche ETP with “In-House” Rewards

The “Vanilla ETF” era is officially over, replaced by the era of the Yield-Bearing ETP.

Today, April 15, 2026, Bitwise Asset Management officially launched the Bitwise Avalanche ETF (Ticker: BAVA) on the NYSE.

While several spot ETFs exist, BAVA is the first of its kind to integrate an “in-house” staking model through Bitwise Onchain Solutions. The fund doesn’t just hold the underlying AVAX; it actively secures the network by staking approximately 70% of its holdings, aiming to pass on a staggering 5.4% in annual staking rewards to its shareholders.

This launch signals a shift in how Wall Street views “digital commodities”. By launching with a competitive 0.34% fee (waived for the first $500M in assets), Bitwise is positioning Avalanche as more than just a speculative asset—it is being sold as a high-performance utility layer. The timing is strategic: Avalanche currently powers FIFA’s proprietary blockchain for 2026 World Cup tickets and Toyota’s enterprise mobility supply chains.

For investors, BAVA represents a “Total Return” vehicle that mirrors the dividend-reinvestment models of traditional equities but on a 24/7 decentralized rail.

As the fund begins trading, analysts are watching closely to see if this “active staking” model becomes the new gold standard for all Layer-1 investment vehicles, potentially forcing competitors like BlackRock and Fidelity to rethink their passive “cold storage” strategies.

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