The ETF allows investors to gain exposure to BNB without the need to directly purchase or store the token.
By Francisco Rodrigues|Edited by Nikhilesh De May 28, 2026, 1:36 p.m. 1 min readMake preferred onKey Details:
- VanEck has launched the inaugural U.S. spot BNB ETF, which trades under the ticker VBNB on Nasdaq, with a sponsor fee of 0.39%. The shares are secured by BNB in cold storage.
- This ETF enables investors to access BNB through standard brokerage accounts, eliminating the need for direct acquisition or storage of the token.
- BNB Chain is notably active, handling over 14 million transactions daily and holding more than $16 billion in stablecoins along with $3.6 billion in tokenized real-world assets.
VanEck has introduced the first U.S. exchange-traded fund that provides direct exposure to BNB, enhancing its lineup of crypto ETFs.
The VanEck BNB ETF, which trades under the symbol VBNB, commenced trading with shares that are backed by BNB held securely in cold storage by Anchorage Digital Bank, the company stated. This fund charges a sponsor fee of 0.39% and is available on Nasdaq.
Investors can gain exposure to BNB via traditional brokerage accounts without the necessity of purchasing or storing the token directly. BNB serves as the native token for BNB Chain and is utilized for paying transaction fees within the blockchain ecosystem.
According to VanEck, BNB Chain processes upwards of 14 million transactions each day and supports over 2.5 million daily active users. The firm also referenced Artemis data indicating the network holds in excess of $16 billion in stablecoins and $3.6 billion in tokenized real-world assets.
This launch follows recent amended filings from both VanEck and Grayscale concerning proposed spot BNB ETFs.
Spot bitcoin ETFs debuted in the U.S. in January 2024, followed by spot ether ETFs, which have since seen their combined net assets swell to $86.45 billion and $11.6 billion respectively, according to SoSoValue data. Additional ETFs for other altcoins such as SOL, DOGE, HYPE, and XRP have also been launched since then.
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