Bitwise Files For Avalanche AVAX ETF: Key Details

Asset management firm Bitwise has filed an amended S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a spot Avalanche AVAX ETF incorporating staking features, according to a filing dated November 27, 2025. The proposed exchange-traded fund (ETF), denoted by the ticker symbol BAVA, aims to provide investors exposure to AVAX, the native token of the Avalanche blockchain, while generating additional returns through staking a portion of its holdings on the network. This development could add to the growing U.S. crypto ETF market with a targeted launch in the first quarter of 2026 on the NYSE Arca exchange.