Shares of the ETF are expected to list on a U.S. exchange under a ticker symbol yet to be disclosed. According to the filing, issuance and redemption will occur in blocks of 10,000 shares, known as baskets, settled either in cash or in Avalanche itself. The structure allows investors to gain direct exposure to AVAX without the complexities of managing wallets or private keys.
The surge reflects both a regulatory shift and booming user activity. Earlier this year, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) gave Polymarket the green light to operate domestically. The decision marked a sharp reversal from 2021, when the agency barred the platform from offering event contracts in the United States.
With more than 8,000 square meters of raw, flexible space, the venue’s high ceilings, towering pillars, and preserved kettles evoke both historic grit and modern energy—an apt metaphor for Bitcoin’s disruptive ethos. The move reflects not only the surge in ticket sales but also Bitcoin’s expanding role in Europe’s financial and regulatory discourse.
Yet while Bitcoin bulls cheer macro tailwinds, gold has quietly stolen the spotlight. The precious metal just surged to an inflation-adjusted record of $3,683 per ounce, surpassing a high last seen in 1980.
The ApeX Protocol study evaluated seven indicators: cryptocurrency ownership rates, ATMs per capita, local exchanges, “pay with crypto” searches, debit card availability, in-country transaction options, and real estate usability.
