VanEck to Launch ‘NODE’ ETF Targeting Crypto-Related Stocks on May 14
Global asset manager VanEck is set to launch a new thematic ETF dubbed ‘NODE’, designed to provide exposure to companies building the backbone of the blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem. The VanEck Crypto and Blockchain Innovators UCITS ETF will begin trading on May 14, adding to the firm’s growing roster of digital asset investment products.
Unlike direct crypto ETFs that hold assets like Bitcoin or Ethereum, NODE will track a basket of publicly traded companies operating in crypto infrastructure, mining, staking, and digital payments, offering investors a more diversified and equity-based route into the crypto economy.
“NODE is about long-term exposure to the companies shaping the future of decentralised finance and blockchain tech,” said Martijn Rozemuller, CEO of VanEck Europe. “We’re offering investors a way to benefit from the broader adoption of digital assets without directly holding volatile tokens.”
What’s Inside NODE?
NODE will include a mix of both pure-play crypto companies and traditional firms integrating blockchain solutions, spanning sectors such as:
- Crypto exchanges (e.g. Coinbase, Bitfarms)
- Blockchain hardware and software developers (e.g., NVIDIA, AMD)
- Digital payment firms (e.g. Block (formerly Square), PayPal)
- Mining firms and staking infrastructure providers
- Select crypto asset managers and custodians
The ETF will be listed on multiple European exchanges, including the Deutsche Börse Xetra and the London Stock Exchange, and will be passported across the EU under the UCITS framework.
The index is curated and rebalanced quarterly, focusing on liquidity, market capitalisation, and cryptocurrency-related revenue thresholds to ensure relevancy and performance. NODE’s total expense ratio (TER) is expected to be 0.65%, making it one of the more competitively priced crypto-themed equity ETFs in Europe.
A Strategic Move Amid Market Maturity
VanEck’s move comes amid growing investor demand for regulated, equity-based exposure to crypto. The launch of NODE also follows renewed bullish momentum in digital asset markets and rising institutional interest in blockchain infrastructure.
“Not every investor wants to deal with private wallets and seed phrases,” said Isabelle Léonard, ETF strategist at Paris-based Digital Alpha Group. “NODE offers a compelling way to gain crypto upside through blue-chip equities and emerging leaders.”
The launch also reflects a broader trend in thematic ETFs aligned with Web3, decentralised finance, and tokenised economic sectors that many believe will define the next phase of global tech growth.
Investor Caution Still Advised
While NODE offers diversification, analysts warn that it remains correlated to crypto market cycles, particularly during periods of volatility. Investors are urged to understand that even equity-based crypto exposure carries risks tied to regulation, sentiment, and adoption speed.
Still, with VanEck’s reputation as a first mover in the digital asset space, having launched one of the first Bitcoin-linked ETFs in the U.S., NODE is expected to draw interest from both retail and institutional allocators seeking thematic growth exposure.