Grayscale launches Avalanche Staking ETF GAVA on Nasdaq offering AVAX exposure with up to 70% staking and about 4.47% annual rewards.
Grayscale Investments has launched the Grayscale Avalanche Staking ETF under the ticker GAVA on Nasdaq.
The exchange traded product offers institutional investors exposure to the Avalanche network and its native token AVAX.
The fund also includes staking participation, allowing the product to earn network rewards while holding AVAX-linked exposure.
Grayscale Introduces Avalanche Staking ETF
Grayscale announced that the Grayscale Avalanche Staking ETF is now trading on Nasdaq.
The fund provides investors with access to Avalanche through a regulated exchange traded structure. The product aims to combine market exposure to AVAX with staking participation.
The company stated that the ETF may stake up to 70 % of its holdings on the Avalanche network. Staking allows token holders to help secure the blockchain while receiving rewards generated by network activity.
GRAYSCALE’S AVALANCHE ETF OPENS INSTITUTIONAL DOORS!
Grayscale launches the Avalanche Staking ETF $GAVA on Nasdaq, marking a pivotal step for institutional entry into the $AVAX ecosystem.$GAVA starts trading tomorrow.
With up to 70% of holdings staked for network rewards ,… https://t.co/vLT4oqhha1 pic.twitter.com/pfjfGDnGhu— CryptosRus (@CryptosR_Us) March 12, 2026
According to the announcement, the estimated annual staking yield is about 4.47 percent.
These rewards are linked to participation in the network’s Proof of Stake system.
Grayscale said the structure allows investors to gain access to Avalanche through a familiar financial product.
The firm also reported that the ETF launched with a promotional zero percent management fee.
The company has not provided details on how long the fee structure will remain in place.
Avalanche Network and Institutional Use
Avalanche is a blockchain platform designed for smart contracts and digital asset infrastructure.
The network launched in 2020 and has recorded more than 10.5 billion transactions since then.
The platform supports decentralized applications, asset transfers, and custom blockchain deployments.
Avalanche allows developers and organizations to create independent blockchains called Avalanche L1 networks.
The system is designed to process more than 4,500 transactions per second. This throughput allows the platform to support large scale applications and enterprise use cases.
Grayscale Avalanche Staking ETF (Ticker: $GAVA) is now trading — with 0% fees¹ and staking.
Why Avalanche²
• Built for real businesses – over 10.5 billion transactions since 2020.
• Capable of processing 4,500+ transactions per second
• Powers blockchain infrastructure for… pic.twitter.com/1ON3jI7nxC— Grayscale (@Grayscale) March 12, 2026
Several organizations have used Avalanche infrastructure in blockchain initiatives. Reported partners include FIFA, KKR, and Sports Illustrated.
These organizations have explored blockchain tools related to digital assets and content distribution.
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Investment Structure and Product Details
Grayscale described the Avalanche Staking ETF as an exchange traded product rather than a traditional ETF. The product is not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Because of this structure, the fund does not provide the same regulatory protections as registered mutual funds or ETFs.
Investors therefore face higher levels of market volatility and investment risk.
Grayscale also noted that purchasing shares of the fund does not represent direct ownership of AVAX tokens.
Instead, investors gain exposure through the fund’s managed holdings and staking participation.
The company manages digital asset investment products focused on cryptocurrency markets.
Grayscale reports that it operates the largest crypto focused asset management platform globally.
Trading activity on Nasdaq will determine liquidity and investor participation in the product.
Market observers will monitor how institutional investors respond to staking based exchange traded products linked to blockchain networks.
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