Bitwise, VanEck and Grayscale have collectively staked about 70% of the assets in their US-listed Avalanche ETFs, which trade under BAVA, VAVX and GAVA. Grayscale’s GAVA had staked roughly 81% of its assets by the end of August. The funds launched during the first half of 2026, initially without staking strategies, and the issuers later amended their S-1 filings as regulatory clarity improved. Staking can generate additional yield for shareholders through the fund’s net asset value, although returns are not guaranteed and investors face market volatility, validator slashing and liquidity risks. Avalanche’s gross annualized staking yield was around 5.4% based on mid-2026 network metrics, before custodian and staking-provider fees. Bitwise reported roughly 2.54 million AVAX in BAVA as of June 30, 2026, while Grayscale disclosed approximately 650,000 AVAX in GAVA. VanEck’s VAVX launched in January 2026, followed by GAVA in March and BAVA in April. Management fees range from roughly 0.20% to 0.50%, while assets under management remain modest amid an uninspiring AVAX price trend in the first half of 2026.