{"id":873874,"date":"2025-09-18T01:15:53","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T06:15:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/18\/how-bitwises-avalanche-etf-filing-could-push-avax-toward-32\/"},"modified":"2025-09-18T01:15:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T06:15:53","slug":"how-bitwises-avalanche-etf-filing-could-push-avax-toward-32","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/18\/how-bitwises-avalanche-etf-filing-could-push-avax-toward-32\/","title":{"rendered":"How Bitwise\u2019s Avalanche ETF filing could push AVAX toward $32"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What has Bitwise recently filed with the SEC?<\/em><\/h3>\n

Bitwise has filed for a spot Avalanche ETF, which would directly hold AVAX tokens instead of derivatives.<\/p>\n

Who else is competing to launch an Avalanche ETF?<\/em><\/h3>\n

VanEck and Grayscale have also submitted filings for the Avalanche ETF.<\/p>\n

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Bitwise has officially entered the growing altcoin ETF race.<\/p>\n

The global crypto asset manager filed<\/a> an S-1 form with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), signaling its intent to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied to Avalanche [AVAX]<\/a><\/p>\n

The move highlights Bitwise\u2019s push to expand its ETF lineup beyond its existing crypto products, as institutional interest in blockchain-based assets continues to accelerate.<\/p>\n

Bitcoins Impact of Avalanche ETF approval<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If approved, Coinbase will act as the custodian for Bitwise\u2019s proposed AVAX ETF.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unlike derivatives-based products, this ETF would hold AVAX directly, allowing investors to gain exposure to the asset without the hassle of managing wallets or private keys.<\/span><\/p>\n

Shares of the ETF will be issued and redeemed in blocks of 10,000, known as \u201cbaskets,\u201d which can be settled in either cash or AVAX.<\/span><\/p>\n

Avalanche\u2019s appeal lies in its robust network features, including proof-of-stake consensus, scalable smart contracts, decentralized governance, staking, and subnet creation.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0These capabilities have helped position AVAX as one of the most versatile Layer-1 blockchains in today\u2019s market.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bitcoins Other institutions interested in Avalanche ETF<\/strong><\/h2>\n

That being said, Bitwise isn\u2019t alone in pursuing an Avalanche ETF.<\/p>\n

VanEck has also submitted<\/a> its own S-1 filing in March 2025, followed by Nasdaq\u2019s proposal in April to enable listing of the product.<\/p>\n

More recently, Grayscale<\/a> filed to convert its existing Avalanche Trust into a spot AVAX ETF, with plans for Coinbase Custody to act as custodian and BNY Mellon as administrator.<\/p>\n

While the SEC initially extended its review to mid-July, no final decision has been announced.<\/p>\n

Recent treasury purchases of Avalanche assets are reinforcing the trend toward broader crypto adoption.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These moves signal a growing appetite for altcoin-focused ETFs, especially those that go beyond the traditional heavyweights like Bitcoin [BTC]<\/a> and Ethereum [ETH]<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Bitcoins Impact on AVAX price<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Meanwhile, on the price front, AVAX was trading<\/a> around $29.56 at press time, reflecting slight intraday volatility but still well below its all-time high.<\/p>\n

Still, analysts believe<\/a> AVAX could push toward the $30\u2013$32.7 range if momentum continues. Yet, the risk of a pullback to $27.5 remains if speculative demand fades.<\/p>\n

Against this backdrop, the pending ETF filings signal growing institutional confidence, but also underscore the risks of directly translating Avalanche\u2019s market swings into regulated investment products.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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