Bitwise Launches Avalanche ETF with 5.4% Staking Yield

• Bitwise debuts Avalanche ETF with 5.4% staking yield, blending price exposure with rewards for investors.
• Fund allocates 80%+ to AVAX and uses in-house staking while maintaining liquidity and low fees.
• Launch reflects rising institutional use of Avalanche in tokenization, finance, and enterprise applications.

Bitwise Asset Management will launch its Avalanche ETF, trading as BAVA on the NYSE starting April 15, 2026. The fund offers direct exposure to Avalanche while generating staking rewards through internal operations. According to Bitwise, the structure aims to combine price exposure with yield, while maintaining liquidity for investors.

The ETF will invest primarily in Avalanche, allocating at least 80% of assets to AVAX-related exposure. However, it will not rely on passive holding alone.

Instead, Bitwise will stake the underlying AVAX through its in-house division, Bitwise Onchain Solutions. This process targets an average yield of about 5.4%.

Notably, staking rewards will contribute to the fund’s overall returns. However, the firm said it will manage liquidity carefully during staking operations.

The management fee stands at 0.34%. Meanwhile, the fund will charge zero fees on the first $500 million for its first month.

The ETF launch follows growing institutional activity on the Avalanche network. The blockchain supports enterprise-focused applications and customizable infrastructure.

Several initiatives already operate on Avalanche. These include FIFA’s digital collectibles platform tied to the 2026 World Cup.

Additionally, Wyoming’s Frontier stable token project runs on Avalanche infrastructure. New Jersey also uses it for business certification pilots.

Meanwhile, companies like Toyota use Avalanche for mobility and supply chain solutions. Financial firms including KKR and BlackRock also explore tokenization on the network.

Matt Hougan, Bitwise CIO, said the ETF provides access to a blockchain used in real-world financial systems. He noted its structure allows flexibility while maintaining network scale.

Separately, Anthony Scaramucci said Avalanche supports secure and efficient fund tokenization. He referenced its role in SkyBridge’s blockchain-based fund operations.

The ETF will begin trading under ticker BAVA on the NYSE. Bitwise manages approximately $11 billion in client assets as of April 2025.