VanEck Avalanche ETF 8-K

What Happened
VanEck Digital Assets, LLC (the Sponsor) announced that the VanEck Avalanche ETF (VAVX) will make its first cash distribution of staking rewards totaling $140,003. The Trust declared the distribution on July 6, 2026; shareholders of record on July 7, 2026 will receive the payment on July 8, 2026. Shares are expected to trade ex-dividend beginning July 7, 2026.

Key Details

• Distribution amount: $140,003 (cash proceeds from sale of AVAX or equivalent AVAX).
• Staking period: rewards earned from January 8, 2026 (when AVAX began actively staking) through June 30, 2026.
• Adjustments: amount is after applicable fees, costs, expenses, taxes, liabilities or reserves, including Staking Provider Consideration and any Custodian Staking Facilitation Fee.
• Record date: July 7, 2026; payment date: July 8, 2026; ex-dividend date: expected July 7, 2026.

Why It Matters
This is the Trust’s first distribution tied to staking rewards, showing the fund has begun generating and realizing rewards from staking AVAX. For investors, the distribution affects after-tax proceeds and share price behavior around the ex-dividend date; shareholders should consult tax advisors about tax treatment and future distributions. Information on declared distributions will be posted on VanEck’s product page.