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Cryptocurrency investment management firm Vaneck has filed for a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the price of Avalanche (AVAX), a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform.

According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Vaneck Avalanche ETF will aim to track the performance of the AVAX token, which is used to facilitate transactions on the Avalanche network.

The ETF will be listed on the CBOE BZX Exchange, a popular platform for cryptocurrency ETFs. The fund's investment objective is to provide investors with exposure to the price of AVAX, which has gained significant attention in recent months due to its growing use case in the DeFi space.

Vaneck has a history of launching innovative ETFs, including the first Bitcoin ETF, which was approved by the SEC in 2021. The company's latest filing marks another milestone in the growing trend of mainstream investment firms entering the cryptocurrency space.

The filing comes as the cryptocurrency market continues to experience significant growth, with AVAX itself surging over 500% in the past year. The increasing adoption of DeFi platforms like Avalanche has contributed to the token's rising popularity, making it an attractive investment opportunity for many.

The Vaneck Avalanche ETF is expected to provide investors with a convenient and regulated way to gain exposure to the AVAX token, which could potentially benefit from the growing demand for DeFi services. The ETF's launch is subject to SEC approval, which is typically a lengthy process. However, if approved, the fund could become one of the first publicly traded ETFs to track the price of AVAX.