As of late January 2026, the race to bring BNB to traditional brokerage accounts has reached a fever pitch. With Virtune already trading on Nasdaq Stockholm and Grayscale’s SEC filing fresh on the desk, investors are weighing the cost of convenience.

Here is the analytical breakdown of how these two institutional giants compare:

Fee & Structure Comparison

FeatureVirtune BNB ETP (VIRBNB)Grayscale BNB ETF (GBNB)StatusLive (Trading since Jan 27, 2026)Filed (S-1 submitted Jan 23, 2026)ExchangeNasdaq Stockholm (Nordics)Nasdaq (USA - Pending)Management Fee1.95%TBA (Estimated 0.20% - 1.50%)*Backing1:1 Physical BNB1:1 Physical BNBCustodianCoinbaseCoinbase

*Projected Fee: Based on Grayscale's "Mini Trust" strategy for BTC and ETH, they are expected to launch a low-fee version (around 0.25%) alongside their standard Trust conversion to stay competitive with VanEck.

The Investor’s Choice: Which has better ROI?

1. The European Advantage (Virtune)

If you are an EU-based investor, VIRBNB is currently the only regulated game in town.

  • Immediate Exposure: You don't have to wait for the SEC’s sluggish approval process.

  • Tax Efficiency: Being listed on Nasdaq Stockholm allows for streamlined tax reporting in many European jurisdictions compared to holding on a CEX.

  • The "Cost" of Early Access: The 1.95% fee is significantly higher than typical US ETFs, but it's the premium for being first to the regulated party.

2. The US Institutional Wave (Grayscale)

Grayscale's filing for GBNB is designed to trigger a "wall of money" from US 401ks and IRAs.

  • Fee War Alpha: Grayscale is entering a crowded US field. With VanEck and Tuttle Capital also filing, a fee war is inevitable. We expect Grayscale to undercut Virtune's 1.95% significantly to capture the US market share.

  • Liquidity: Once live, GBNB will likely have much higher trading volume and tighter spreads than the Nordic ETP.

The Trade Verdict

  • Short-Term (NOW): Use VIRBNB if you need regulated exposure immediately to catch the $1,000 BNB breakout.

  • Long-Term (Q2/Q3 2026): Wait for the GBNB launch. The lower management fees and higher liquidity in the US market will likely offer a better net ROI over a 12-month period.

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