Bitwise Files for Avalanche AVAX ETF, Including Staking

Bitwise Asset Management has filed an amended S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a spot Avalanche AVAX ETF that incorporates staking. This ETF, designated BAVA, seeks to offer investors exposure to the price of AVAX, the native token of the Avalanche blockchain, while generating additional returns through staking. This announcement follows an initial filing in September 2025 and positions the product as a potential addition to the U.S. crypto ETF market, with a targeted launch in the first quarter of 2026 on the NYSE Arca exchange.