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- Canary HBAR ETF offers direct spot exposure to HBAR without holding crypto.
- Custody by BitGo and Coinbase ensures secure, regulated investment.
- Analysts forecast strong upside amid Hedera’s tech upgrades and adoption.
Nasdaq has officially listed the Canary HBAR ETF (ticker: HBR), set to begin trading on October 28, 2025. This groundbreaking ETF provides investors direct spot exposure to HBAR, the native token of the Hedera network, without the need to buy, store, or manage the cryptocurrency themselves.
Issued by Canary Capital Group LLC, the ETF will keep actual HBAR under custody with BitGo Trust Company and Coinbase Custody Trust Company. The fund’s net asset value (NAV) will be tracked using the CoinDesk Hedera USD CCIX 60-min NY Rate, ensuring transparency and accuracy in pricing.
🚨CONFIRMED: Nasdaq has officially posted the Canary $HBAR ETF (Ticker: $HBR) listing circular.
— Mark (@markchadwickx) October 27, 2025
The fund will begin trading on October 28, 2025, offering direct SPOT exposure to HBAR, the native token of the Hedera Network.
The ETF will hold actual HBAR in custody with BitGo… pic.twitter.com/Sorm2gJ924
ETF Structure and Investment Details
The Canary HBAR ETF is regulated under Nasdaq Rule 5711(d), which applies to digital asset-based products under SEC oversight. Investors will pay an annual management fee of 0.95%, competitive for a product offering direct crypto exposure. Nasdaq’s documentation cautions that, while regulated, crypto assets are inherently volatile and may not suit all investors.
Hedera’s ongoing technological upgrades support this institutional push. HIP-551, introduced in mid-October, allows batch transactions—streamlining multiple token actions in a single process while reducing execution risks.
Hedera’s Institutional Momentum
The network’s recognition is growing beyond the crypto community. Hedera supports FRNT, Wyoming’s first state-backed stablecoin, demonstrating adoption in public finance. Analysts are bullish on HBAR’s potential: popular crypto strategist Zayk forecasts a 50–60% upside if current momentum continues.
Currently, HBAR trades at $0.20346, up 11.55% in 24 hours, with a market cap of $8.68 billion and daily volume near $199 million, highlighting increasing investor confidence.
A New Era for Hedera Investors
The Canary HBAR ETF bridges Wall Street and Hedera, offering a regulated, simplified path for institutional and retail investors to access HBAR. Coupled with strong network fundamentals and growing adoption, this ETF could mark the start of a more mainstream crypto investment era.
Disclaimer: The information in this article is for general purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. The author’s views are personal and may not reflect the views of Chain Affairs. Before making any investment decisions, you should always conduct your own research. Chain Affairs is not responsible for any financial losses.
Also Read: Hedera (HBAR) Price Analysis: Can Bulls Break $0.182 Resistance for a Fresh Rally?
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