VanEck Avalanche ETF (VAVX) to pay quarterly cash distributions from AVAX staking income

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

VanEck Avalanche ETF reports that it intends to make quarterly cash distributions to shareholders from income generated by staking its AVAX holdings. These distributions will reflect net staking income after paying its staking services provider and any AVAX custodian fees.

To fund the cash payouts, the Trust may sell staking rewards and, if needed, a portion of its AVAX, which could affect its AVAX exposure and the market price or net asset value of the Shares. The Trust aims to meet safe harbor conditions under IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-31 for grantor trusts that stake digital assets.

The Sponsor expects to declare distributions on a quarterly basis, with specific record and payment dates set later, and the initial distribution is expected in July 2026. The size and frequency of any distributions will depend on actual staking rewards, legal and regulatory requirements, and the Trust’s operational and liquidity needs, and there is no assurance that distributions will be made.

8-K Event Classification

Item 8.01 — Other Events

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Key Figures

Distribution frequency: Quarterly Initial distribution timing: July 2026 IRS guidance reference: Revenue Procedure 2025-31 +1 more

4 metrics

Distribution frequency Quarterly Trust intends to make cash distributions at least quarterly

Initial distribution timing July 2026 Initial cash distribution expected in July 2026

IRS guidance reference Revenue Procedure 2025-31 Safe harbor for grantor trusts that stake digital assets

Staking income basis Net staking income After staking provider compensation and AVAX custodian fees

Key Terms

staking activities, Staking Services Agreement, AVAX Custodian, grantor trusts, +2 more

6 terms

staking activities financial

"cash distributions of income generated from its staking activities to holders"

Staking Services Agreement financial

"compensation for its services under the Staking Services Agreement"

AVAX Custodian financial

"any fee charged by an AVAX Custodian for facilitating staking"

grantor trusts financial

"safe harbor conditions established by IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-31 applicable to grantor trusts"

Revenue Procedure 2025-31 financial

"safe harbor conditions established by IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-31 applicable to grantor trusts"

net asset value financial

"may affect the Trust’s exposure to AVAX and the market price and/or net asset value of the Shares"

Net asset value is the total value of an investment fund's assets minus any liabilities, divided by the number of shares or units outstanding. It represents the per-share worth of the fund, similar to how the value of a house is determined by its total worth after debts are subtracted. Investors use it to gauge the true value of their holdings and to compare different investment options.

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06/17/2026 - 07:28 PM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): June 17, 2026

VANECK AVALANCHE ETF

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware	001-43064	33-6867966
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


666 Third Avenue, 9th Floor New York, New York		10017

(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 293-2000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:


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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Shares	VAVX	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☒

Item 8.01. Other Events.

VanEck Avalanche ETF (the “Trust”) intends to make quarterly cash distributions of income generated from its staking activities to holders of the Trust’s shares of beneficial interest. The distributions will consist of net staking income after deduction of applicable payments to the Trust’s staking services provider as compensation for its services under the Staking Services Agreement and any fee charged by an AVAX Custodian for facilitating staking of the Trust’s AVAX held with such AVAX Custodian. To fund the cash distributions, the Trust may sell staking rewards and/or a portion of its AVAX, which may affect the Trust’s exposure to AVAX and the market price and/or net asset value of the Shares.

The Trust intends to make cash distributions at least quarterly in order to rely on the safe harbor conditions established by IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-31 applicable to grantor trusts that stake digital assets. The IRS may modify, clarify, or withdraw such guidance, and there can be no assurance as to the tax treatment of any distributions to shareholders. Shareholders are advised to consult with their tax advisors as to the tax consequences of holding Shares and receiving distributions.

VanEck Digital Assets, LLC (the “Sponsor”) expects to declare distributions on a quarterly basis, with record and payment dates set by the Sponsor and/or in accordance with the rules of the Trust’s listing exchange. The Trust’s initial distribution is expected to be made in July 2026, with the record date, payment date and amount of such distribution to be announced by the Sponsor.

The amount of any distribution will depend on the amount of staking rewards received by the Trust, applicable legal and regulatory requirements, and the Trust's operational and liquidity needs. There can be no assurance that the Trust will declare or pay distributions in any particular amount or at any particular frequency, or at all.

Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the Trust's prospectus, as amended and supplemented from time to time by the Trust's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: June 17, 2026


VanEck Avalanche ETF *

By:			VanEck Digital Assets, LLC, as Sponsor of the Trust

By:			/s/ Matthew A. Babinsky
Name:			Matthew A. Babinsky
Title:			Vice President


*			The registrant is a trust. The individual specified above is signing in his capacity as an officer of VanEck Digital Assets, LLC, the Sponsor of the registrant.

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did VanEck Avalanche ETF (VAVX) announce about cash distributions?

VanEck Avalanche ETF plans to make quarterly cash distributions funded by net income from staking its AVAX holdings. Distributions will be made after paying staking service and custodian fees and will depend on actual rewards and operational needs.

When is the first expected cash distribution for VanEck Avalanche ETF (VAVX)?

The Trust’s initial distribution is expected to be made in July 2026. Exact record date, payment date, and amount will be announced by the Sponsor, VanEck Digital Assets, LLC, closer to the time of payment.

How will VanEck Avalanche ETF (VAVX) fund its staking income distributions?

The Trust may sell staking rewards and, if necessary, a portion of its AVAX to fund cash distributions. These sales could change the Trust’s AVAX exposure and may influence the market price and net asset value of the Shares.

Is VanEck Avalanche ETF (VAVX) required to pay quarterly distributions?

No, there is no assurance the Trust will declare or pay distributions in any particular amount or at any specific frequency. Payments depend on staking rewards, legal and regulatory requirements, and the Trust’s operational and liquidity needs.

What tax guidance does VanEck Avalanche ETF (VAVX) reference for staking income?

The Trust intends to rely on safe harbor conditions under IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-31 for grantor trusts that stake digital assets. However, the IRS may modify, clarify, or withdraw this guidance, so shareholders are encouraged to consult tax advisors.

How often does VanEck Avalanche ETF (VAVX) plan to declare distributions?

The Sponsor expects to declare distributions on a quarterly basis, setting record and payment dates itself or under exchange rules. Actual distributions will still depend on realized staking rewards, regulatory requirements, and the Trust’s liquidity considerations.

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