VanEck's digital asset holdings exceed $5.2 billion, Bitcoin ETF fee waiver extended by six months

[Bitpush] The established US asset management firm VanEck recently released its latest report card—its total assets under management have surged to $171.7 billion. Notably, digital assets now account for over $5.2 billion of that, covering their entire suite of crypto solution products.

Even more interesting is their fee strategy adjustment: VanEck has extended the fee waiver period for its Bitcoin ETF. Originally set to end on January 10 next year, it’s now been pushed back all the way to the end of July 2026. This move is clearly aimed at retaining more capital during the intense spot ETF competition, as everyone is fighting a price war on fees.

The data shows that traditional financial institutions are indeed accelerating their penetration into the crypto asset space. Although $5.2 billion only represents 3% of the total portfolio, it’s already a considerable amount for compliant capital entering the market.