VanEck’s NODE ETF Targets Blockchain-Driven Growth in New ‘Onchain Economy’ Push
Actively Managed Fund Invests in Crypto Miners, Exchanges, Infrastructure Firms, and Fintech Platforms
VanEck is expanding its crypto-focused investment offerings with the launch of the VanEck Onchain Economy ETF (NODE) — an actively managed exchange-traded fund designed to provide exposure to the fast-evolving blockchain sector.
Announced on May 14 and listed on the Cboe exchange, the NODE ETF targets a broad range of companies operating in the digital asset economy. These include cryptocurrency miners, exchanges, infrastructure providers, and crypto-oriented fintech firms.
“We will continuously update our investable universe as new players enter through IPOs, spinouts, or strategic pivots,” said Matthew Sigel, VanEck’s Head of Digital Asset Research and portfolio manager for NODE.
What NODE Invests In: From Infrastructure to Strategy-Shifted Firms
Unlike some passive ETFs, NODE is actively managed, giving it the flexibility to respond to shifting market conditions and emerging blockchain trends. It can invest in:
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Publicly listed firms with existing blockchain operations
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Companies that publicly signal their intention to enter the space via filings, investor calls, or corporate materials
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Select crypto-related financial instruments, though NODE will not hold cryptocurrencies directly
Sigel emphasized a risk-managed approach:
“We’ll adjust beta and volatility to ensure responsible exposure to Bitcoin and blockchain businesses, avoiding high-beta overexposure during speculative periods.”
Beta, a measure of an asset’s sensitivity to market swings, is central to the fund’s strategy to balance growth potential with disciplined risk control.
VanEck’s Broader Crypto ETF Portfolio Continues to Expand
The launch of NODE comes just weeks after VanEck introduced the Digital Transformation ETF (DAPP), which tracks a passive index of digital asset firms. As of May 14, the DAPP ETF has amassed $185 million in net assets.
In parallel, VanEck and other asset managers are seeking regulatory clearance from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list over 70 crypto-related ETFs, reflecting rising institutional demand for blockchain exposure.
VanEck has also filed for an ETF linked to the BNB Chain’s native token, a move that underscores its intent to diversify offerings amid a changing regulatory climate following President Trump’s softened stance toward crypto oversight.
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