DAPP: A High-Beta Crypto Equity Basket

The VanEck Digital Transformation ETF offers tactical exposure to the blockchain sector, with a strong correlation to Bitcoin price movements. DAPP's top holdings are heavily dependent on Bitcoin and Ethereum prices, despite the ETF's stated goal of tracking broader blockchain equities. Net inflows and stablecoin market cap growth signal renewed investor confidence and increasing fiat entry into the crypto ecosystem.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 12, 2026

VanEck Announces Year-End Distributions for VanEck Equity ETFs

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VanEck announced today the 2025 annual distributions per share for its VanEck equity exchange-traded funds.

Business Wire • Dec 20, 2025

DAPP: VanEck Digital Assets ETF Rockets On Crypto Friendly Trump Regime

VanEck Digital Transformation ETF (DAPP) is rated BUY for investors "seeking alpha" amid speculative growth & diversified crypto exposure and a crypto-friendly Trump 2.0 administration. DAPP has outperformed Bitcoin, S&P 500, and Nasdaq-100 over the past year, delivering +81% returns and benefiting from strong holdings like IREN, Coinbase, and Hut 8. The ETF is a "risk on" investment, with performance sensitive to macro economic events and Fed interest rate policy, but offers global diversification and access to leading digital asset companies.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 29, 2025

3 Crypto ETFs Poised To Surge With Big Spikes In Momentum Ranking And Fund Scores

Three blockchain and cryptocurrency-linked exchange-traded funds have surged into the market's top decile as momentum scores spiked sharply this week, suggesting these funds may be on the cusp of a breakout rally.

Benzinga • Sep 17, 2025

DAPP: Digest High Volatility Systematically For High Potential

DAPP provides concentrated exposure to miners, exchanges, and infrastructure; potential for explosive long‑term growth but extreme volatility with frequent ±50% swings. I think it can outperform in risk‑on markets and offer occasional low correlation to equities; suitable for small (5‑10%) growth portfolio allocation. It tracks the MVIS Global Digital Assets Equity Index with accelerated inclusion of qualifying companies; ~28% non‑US exposure; balanced holdings caps.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 13, 2025

DAPP: Lagging Bitcoin And Ether Lately, Remaining Cautious

I maintain a hold rating on DAPP due to resistance at key technical levels and negative seasonal trends despite improved valuation. DAPP has outperformed the S&P 500 since February and offers exposure to digital asset transformation but remains highly volatile and concentrated. Liquidity concerns persist with DAPP, and investors should use limit orders; the fund's high yield is not guaranteed given inconsistent distributions.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 14, 2025

Tech ETFs at the Forefront of the Market Rebound on Monday

Tech ETFs like DAPP, ARKQ and IBLC surged on Monday as strong earnings and rate cut hopes reignited investor confidence.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 5, 2025

6 Best-Performing ETF Areas of Second Quarter 2025

Crypto, defense, uranium, and AI-linked ETFs delivered big Q2 gains as markets rebounded from near bear territory. Winning ETFs include the likes of CRPT, KDEF, URA and PLTM.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 27, 2025

DAPP: An ETF That Needs To Evolve

The VanEck Digital Transformation ETF has significantly underperformed both Bitcoin and the S&P 500 since its inception in 2021. DAPP's inflexible passive strategy and material exposure to crypto miners limit its appeal versus actively managed competitors like BLOK that are better able to evolve with an immature industry. The fund's Index lacks any qualitative screening, and improvements in portfolio construction are urgently needed.

Seeking Alpha • May 30, 2025

5 Sector ETFs That Beat the Market in May

URA, DAPP, NIKL, BCOR and CHAT topped sector ETF gains in May, riding a broad market rebound on easing tariffs and strong tech earnings.

Zacks Investment Research • May 30, 2025