Avalanche Foundation is in talks to set up two U.S. cryptocurrency-treasury vehicles that aim to raise about $1 billion to buy AVAX, the native token of the Avalanche network, according to the latest report from the Financial Times (FT).
Report: Avalanche Foundation Seeks $1B for US Crypto-Treasury Vehicles
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FT Reports That Avalanche Aims to Expand Capital-Markets Role With $1B AVAX Plan
The nonprofit behind Avalanche is reportedly in advanced discussions with investors to launch one digital-asset treasury company and convert another into a similar vehicle, the FT report noted. The deals could be finalized in the coming weeks. Both deals target U.S. institutional investors. Avalanche Foundation declined to comment, FT’s reporters added in the report.
One transaction allegedly seeks up to $500 million via a private investment led by Hivemind Capital into an existing Nasdaq-listed company, with Anthony Scaramucci advising. Hivemind confirmed it was working on a deal; Scaramucci did not comment. FT says a second plan, sponsored by Dragonfly Capital through a special-purpose acquisition vehicle, is also seeking up to $500 million and may close in October.
Proceeds would purchase millions of AVAX at a discounted price from the foundation, FT sources say. Avalanche has a maximum supply of 720 million AVAX, with roughly 422 million currently in circulation. The coin rose 2.5% on the news on Thursday, and AVAX is up 17% higher on the week. Despite the rise, it is still down 80% below its 2021 all-time high of $144 per coin, with AVAX prices exchanging for $28.85 at press time.
The reported effort comes as shares of several crypto-treasury companies have fallen, even as tokens tied to bitcoin ( BTC), ethereum ( ETH), and solana ( SOL) climbed in recent months. Avalanche has been tested by Wall Street names including Blackrock, Apollo, and Wellington Asset Management for tokenized fund pilots, the FT article reported on Thursday, while AVAX has lagged rivals during the broader rally.
