Canary HBAR ETF USD Price

The Canary HBAR ETF (HBR) went live on the Nasdaq Stock Market on October 28, 2025, marking one of the first U.S. exchange-traded products to offer spot exposure to HBAR. Rather than relying on derivatives, the fund holds underlying HBAR tokens in custody with regulated custodians (such as BitGo Trust Company and Coinbase Custody Trust Company) and uses a transparent benchmark rate to value its shares.

What makes the product significant for investors is that it opens the door to Hedera’s token through a familiar brokerage account, without needing to manage private wallets, self-custody risks, or crypto exchange infrastructure. The fund’s launch arises amidst a broader evolution in digital-asset regulation, as U.S. markets increasingly allow spot crypto-ETFs beyond just the major chains.

For believers in Hedera’s enterprise-grade architecture, the HBR product offers a convenient on-ramp. Hedera’s network is governed by a global council of corporations and designed to support high-throughput, low-cost transactions with a focus on tokenization, settlement, and real-world applications. That said, while the ETF provides regulated access, it does not grant token-holders’ rights of direct HBAR ownership—shareholders do not take delivery of HBAR, nor do they participate in network governance, staking rewards or other protocol-level features. They are instead exposed to HBAR’s market price, net of fees and fund expenses.

As with many single-asset funds in emerging asset classes, investors should note heightened risks: HBAR’s liquidity and trading depth remain more limited than major cryptocurrencies, spreads and premiums/discounts may be wider, and the regulatory regime for digital-asset products continues to evolve.

In summary, the Canary HBAR ETF offers a compelling bridge between the conventional financial markets and the Hedera ecosystem: it enables mainstream investors to gain exposure to the token through standard brokerage channels, harnessing the network’s enterprise aspirations — while still bearing the full volatility, novelty and market-structure risks of a digital-asset play.