VanEck Plans to Launch BNB Spot ETF on Nasdaq - Expanding Portfolio

Amended S-1/A Aims for Nasdaq Debut

The amended S-1/A, accessible on the SEC's EDGAR database, refines VanEck's prospectus for the VanEck BNB ETF, emphasizing direct holdings of BNB tokens managed by qualified institutions and a benchmark index drawn from five of the world's top exchanges for real-time pricing.

The shares will trade on Nasdaq under VBNB, with in-kind creation and redemption to minimize premiums, mirroring the mechanism that has brought BlackRock’s IBIT to $33 billion in AUM since January. VanEck, which manages $171.7 billion across 69 ETFs, including the $1.4 billion Bitcoin HODL ETF and the $82.4 million Ethereum ETHV ETF, remains open to integrating staking pending regulatory approval – potentially distributing BNB rewards to shareholders through trusted providers.

This filing, the first for a BNB ETF in the United States, follows VanEck's model of altcoin innovation: The company launched the VanEck Solana ETF (VSOL) in Europe and expanded blockchain reach through its DAPP UCITS ETF. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted the momentum: "With more than 70 altcoin ETF applications since Trump took office, BNB's utility in the $5 trillion DeFi ecosystem makes it a top contender - the approval rate is currently 65% ​​for Q1 2026."

Our unique perspective

From a market analysis perspective, the VanEck BNB ETF represents a step up in crypto product sophistication and signals the maturing of the digital asset market infrastructure. This reinforces two important themes:

Institutional reach is moving beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum — token ecosystems previously relegated to “speculative alt” status are now gaining mainstream popularity.

Regulation remains key — product success depends on regulatory approval, ongoing compliance, and operational execution more than any token price fluctuations.

For institutional investors, this ETF provides a regulated “shortcut” to BNB, potentially diverting allocations from unregulated exchanges or holding tokens with operational risks. For the BNB Chain ecosystem, the listing could be a catalyst for user growth, staking activity, and enterprise adoption.

However, this is not a guarantee. Implementation risks (custody, tokenomics, staking strategy) and regulatory risks (classification, supervision) remain high. Investors should view this product as a regulated, high-beta digital asset instrument, not a low-risk or fixed income diversifier.

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