Avalanche (AVAX) is trading steadily as the Avalanche Foundation announced the official start of VanEck’s AVAX exchange-traded fund (ETF), denominated as VAVX, on Nasdaq.
This is a significant event for Avalanche, as it is a major milestone for institutional exposure. The ETF offers investors an opportunity to invest in the Avalanche network indirectly.
The launch of VanEck’s ETF marks the latest development in the expanding range of crypto-linked investment products offered by digital asset managers, as traditional finance sector players show rising interest in these products.
Spot crypto ETFs face regulatory challenges in various markets, but the listing of the $VAVX token on the Nasdaq exchange reflects rising interest in blockchain infrastructure outside of Bitcoin and Ethereum.
From a market structure point of view, crypto analyst Ali Martinez stated that the AVAX token is testing a critical support zone around $11.42, which is a key area of interest among short-term investors.
As Martinez explains, any levels above this could create an entry point for a possible reversal towards $13.10, whereas any sustained buying pressure could enable the token to revisit the $15.01 levels. These are analyst projections and not actual levels.
At the time of writing, AVAX is trading at $11.75. It has increased by 1.86% over the last 24 hours, as per CoinMarketCap. It has a daily trading volume of $525.8 million and a market capitalization of $5.04 billion, keeping it one of the top Layer 1 blockchains.
Avalanche is a fast blockchain platform that focuses on scalability and customization. It also focuses on real-world applications. AVAX has been gaining interest from developers and organizations due to its potential to serve as an alternative to more saturated blockchains.
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The launch of a regulated AVAX ETF will provide a new opportunity for large investors to invest in it. This can have implications for the liquidity and long-term demand for the Avalanche system.
Market observers are trying to see if the visibility of the ETF will translate to real investment or remain symbolic at present.
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