The short answer: For new single-coin products, Jan van Eck thinks so. On The Pomp Podcast, the VanEck CEO said the days of "more crypto ETFs are basically over" and that VanEck is now pushing active management instead. He thinks the foundational blockchains and the exchanges will survive, is unsure about others, and sees the bigger change in Wall Street moving to 24/7 trading behind the scenes.
Drawing on The Pomp Podcast, hosted by Anthony Pompliano (anthonypompliano.com), with guest Jan van Eck, CEO of VanEck (episode released November 5, 2026).
VanEck was one of the most aggressive issuers of crypto funds. When Pomp asked about altcoin funds, Jan said the firm is changing course. Here is what he said, and how VanEck's U.S. and European products differ.
Is the crypto ETF boom over?
Jan said VanEck has "13 crypto ETFs in Europe" and got aggressive there before U.S. regulators allowed similar products. Now, he said, the days of "more crypto ETFs are basically over." One clarification: VanEck's European crypto products are technically exchange-traded notes (ETNs), not U.S.-registered ETFs. VanEck ETP AG's August 2026 base prospectus lists 15 crypto ETNs, from bitcoin and ether to Solana, Sui and Hyperliquid. In the U.S., VanEck runs the VanEck Bitcoin ETF (HODL), a spot bitcoin fund that launched in January 2024.
Why is VanEck pushing actively managed crypto funds?
"What we have been pushing is active management," Jan said. His reasoning is that most financial advisers can't judge one blockchain against another, such as Avalanche versus Ethereum, so they would rather have a professional manager or an index make those calls. His advice for everyone else was to go with an index or an actively managed fund.
Which cryptocurrencies does Jan van Eck think will survive?
Two categories. "The foundational ones will survive, I think. And then the exchanges, I think will survive," he said, meaning the main layer-1 blockchains and exchange-linked tokens. He was less sure about specific names: "I don't know if Hyperliquid survives," he said, and noted BNB is not a perfect play on Binance. These are his opinions. For background, see What Is Coinbase? and What Does the Binance Hack Mean for Bitcoin?
Is Wall Street moving to 24/7 trading?
Jan thinks it is, mostly out of sight. He said leading firms such as Franklin Templeton and Fidelity are "changing the back end of Wall Street towards a 24-7 environment." He cited Franklin and Uber. In a pilot announced October 30, 2026, Uber used HSBC tokenized deposits to buy Franklin Templeton tokenized money market fund shares and redeemed some of them over a weekend, which normal market hours don't allow.
He also pointed to resistance from incumbents such as CME. CME sued the regulator in June 2026 over its approval of crypto perpetual futures, and the case is ongoing, according to CoinDesk. Related: What Is Kalshi?
Key takeaways
Jan van Eck says the days of more crypto ETFs are "basically over."
VanEck is pushing actively managed crypto funds, because most advisers can't pick between blockchains.
He expects foundational blockchains and exchanges to survive and is unsure about tokens like Hyperliquid.
VanEck's European crypto products are ETNs. In the U.S. it runs the spot VanEck Bitcoin ETF (HODL).
He sees Wall Street moving to 24/7 trading through tokenization, citing Franklin Templeton's pilot with Uber.
Best quotes from this episode
"more crypto ETFs are basically over."
"What we have been pushing is active management."
"The foundational ones will survive, I think. And then the exchanges, I think will survive."
"changing the back end of Wall Street towards a 24-7 environment."
FAQ
Is the crypto ETF boom over?
VanEck CEO Jan van Eck said the days of more crypto ETFs are basically over and that VanEck is now pushing actively managed crypto funds. That is his view, not an industry-wide fact.
How many crypto products does VanEck have in Europe?
Jan van Eck said VanEck has 13 crypto ETFs in Europe. VanEck ETP AG's August 2026 prospectus lists 15 crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs).
Does VanEck have a U.S. bitcoin ETF?
Yes. The VanEck Bitcoin ETF (HODL) is a spot bitcoin fund that launched in January 2024.
Which cryptocurrencies does Jan van Eck think will survive?
He expects foundational layer-1 blockchains and exchanges to survive and said he does not know whether Hyperliquid will.
Is Wall Street moving to 24/7 trading?
Jan van Eck thinks so, through tokenization behind the scenes. In an October 2026 pilot, Uber bought and redeemed Franklin Templeton tokenized money market fund shares, including over a weekend.
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Watch or listen to the full episode
Hear Jan van Eck on crypto ETFs, tokenization and 24/7 trading.
"Bitcoin Is the Hedge Against a U.S. Default Nobody Sees Coming" with Jan van Eck, November 5, 2026. The crypto ETF discussion starts around the 17-minute mark.
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