BAVA Bitwise Avalanche ETF

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Executive Summary

The Bitwise Avalanche ETF (BAVA) has officially become effective, allowing it to begin issuing shares to the public. This marks the launch of a new exchange-traded product providing exposure to the Avalanche cryptocurrency, with shares expected to trade on NYSE Arca.

Actionable Insight

Key Facts

• The EFFECT filing confirms that the Bitwise Avalanche ETF (BAVA) registration has become effective as of April 10, 2026.
• The underlying S-1 registration (No. 333-290257) relates to an IPO of an exchange-traded product backed by Avalanche (AVAX) cryptocurrency.
• The fund is structured as a trust issuing shares that are redeemable in-kind in blocks of 10,000 (Baskets), with net asset value tied to the CME CF Avalanche-Dollar Reference Rate.
• Coinbase Custody holds the Avalanche assets, and staking may be used to generate additional yield.
• The Sponsor (Bitwise Investment Advisers, LLC) charges a 0.34% annual management fee, waived for the first month on the first $500 million in assets.

Financial Impact

Indeterminate number of shares to be issued on a continuous basis; initial seed investment of $2.5 million used to purchase Avalanche.

Risk Factors

• Cryptocurrency price volatility in Avalanche (AVAX) directly impacts the ETF's NAV.
• Regulatory uncertainty around crypto-based ETFs could affect adoption or future SEC scrutiny.
• Potential for wide premiums or discounts to NAV in early trading due to limited liquidity or Authorized Participant participation.

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 3 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

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