Fidelity has entered the ring for a Solana fund after Cboe BZX Exchange Inc. filed an essential form on behalf of the firm.
Fidelity declined to give additional details on the trust, which may signal that an application for a Solana ETF is incoming.
Florida-based Volatility Shares LLC is launching two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to Solana futures. According to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), these products will begin trading today—marking the first time traditional finance (TradFi) investors gain specialized ETF access to all of the five largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. The CME Group, the world’s largest futures exchange, introduced Solana futures on Monday. Building on that, Volatility Shares’ Solana ETF will replicate the performance of these Solana futures starting tomorrow. Meanwhile, the Volatility Shares 2X Solana ETF (ticker: SOLT) will offer double leveraged exposure for those looking for amplified returns in the still-nascent Solana futures market. “First-ever Solana ETFs in the US are launching in tomorrow from VolShares. Will track futures. One is 2x. Solana equiv of BITO and BITX,” commented Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas in a post on X yesterday. Related Reading: Solana Holds Bullish Pattern – Expert Sets $140 Target Despite the fanfare around these new ETFs, the initial enthusiasm for Solana futures seems relatively modest. Recent data shows that Solana futures have generated a daily nominal trading volume of approximately $12.3 million—a stark contrast to the early days of Bitcoin and Ethereum futures, which saw substantially higher figures at their respective launches. However, research firm K33 points out that the lower nominal volume aligns with Solana’s market capitalization when compared proportionally to Bitcoin and Ethereum’s size at their debuts. “With little fuzz and fanfare, SOL futures launched on CME yesterday. Launch day volumes were well below those of the BTC and ETH launches. However, if you normalize volumes to market caps at the launch days, the launch aligns closer to the two,” wrote Vetle Lunde, Head of Research at K33, in a X post. Solana Price At A Pivotal Point Solana is currently trading at $131.6, down more than 50% from its all-time high (ATH) in mid-January. Much of this downturn has been attributed to waning enthusiasm in memecoins—an area where Solana has been particularly active and has often been billed as an “Ethereum killer.” Related Reading: Solana Price Crash To $90? Why A 26% Decline Could Rock This Crypto Still, over the past 24 hours, Solana has gained more than 6%, partly buoyed by the broader crypto market’s reaction to the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decision. While the Federal Reserve opted to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged, the central bank also announced a significant slowdown in its bond runoff program—often referred to as “quantitative tightening.” Starting in April, the Fed will reduce its monthly government bond runoff from $25 billion to $5 billion, a move that many analysts interpret as bullish for risk assets like cryptocurrencies. From a technical perspective, the SOL price is approaching the 0.5 Fibonacci retracement level at $133, a threshold that closely aligns with the 100-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at $133.65. A daily close above both levels would be considered bullish, opening the possibility of a rally toward the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement at $166.7, which intersects with the 50-day EMA. In the longer term, traders are eyeing the mid-January ATH near $296 as a potential target—although conquering the immediate resistance levels remains a critical hurdle. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Small asset manager Volatility Shares launching the first-ever Solana ETFs as of tomorrow as spot products await approvals.
The K33 analysts expect a softer impact on the underlying price of SOL from any potential Solana ETF launch.
As of today, CME Group offers the new contracts in two sizes: a micro-sized contract covering 25 SOL and a larger contract covering 500 SOL.
Global crypto investment products saw further net outflows of $1.7 billion last week, according to asset manager CoinShares.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
The SEC delayed taking the next steps on several filings this week, but experts say this is 'no surprise' until the new chair is in place.
The filing comes one day after Franklin Templeton filed an S-1 with the SEC to list and trade a spot XRP ETF.
Bloomberg analysts recently estimated Litecoin ETFs have the highest chance of approval, followed by Dogecoin and Solana products.
Volatility Shares Solana ETF and Volatility Shares 2x Solana ETF were assigned the ticker symbols SOLZ and SOLT, respectively, on DTCC.
Despite leading the Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF markets, BlackRock has yet to file for a spot Solana exchange-traded fund.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
So far, the process to launch Solana ETFs is mirroring what transpired when issuers were seeking to launch spot bitcoin products.
Regulatory filings show momentum for crypto ETFs, with Bloomberg estimating a 70% approval chance for spot Solana ETFs in the U.S.
The analysts estimate that Litecoin ETFs filed by Canary and Grayscale have the highest chance of approval.
Experts speculate on the potential launch of memecoin ETFs, with issuers already filing for funds tied to tokens like Trump’s memecoins.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
With lawsuits still pending over Solana’s classification as a security, SOL ETFs will likely have to wait until next year for their debut.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Analysts have made a significant projection regarding the potential impact of a new wave of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on alternative crypto assets. Should these funds receive the green light from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), they could attract inflows of up to $14 billion, marking a notable development in the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency investments. JPMorgan Highlights Growing Interest In Alternative Crypto ETFs The analysts specifically highlighted the anticipated interest in proposed ETFs for Solana and XRP. They estimate that Solana ETFs could draw between $3 billion and $6 billion within six to twelve months post-approval, while XRP funds might see inflows ranging from $4 billion to $8 billion over the same time frame. Related Reading: Analyst Who Predicted Bitcoin Price Crash To $89,000 Reveals Where BTC Is Headed Next This optimism is grounded in the observed adoption rates of existing spot cryptocurrency ETFs. For context, Bitcoin (BTC) funds currently hold approximately $108 billion in assets, which represents about 6% of Bitcoin’s market capitalization since their introduction a year ago. Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds have accumulated $12 billion in just six months, translating to a 3% penetration rate of Ethereum’s market value. While JPMorgan anticipates that Bitcoin will remain the dominant choice for investors, the interest in Solana and XRP underscores a growing diversification within the crypto investment community. However, the analysts noted that the key question remains: how much demand exists for additional crypto products? They expressed uncertainty about whether the launch of new exchange-traded products (ETPs) will significantly impact the market. Signs Of Industry Growth Post-Trump Election The SEC has recently received numerous applications for funds tracking various cryptocurrencies, including XRP, Solana, and Litecoin. This influx of filings signals a broader industry push to make cryptocurrencies more accessible to retail investors. In addition, the regulatory landscape has been particularly dynamic in light of the recent election of Donald Trump, who has shifted from being a Bitcoin skeptic to a supporter of digital assets. His administration has already shown a willingness to align with the interests of the crypto community, notably by appointing Paul Atkins, a proponent of cryptocurrency, as the new SEC chair, replacing the previous chair Gary Gensler, who was more critical of the industry. Related Reading: Chainlink Weekly Chart Looks Promising – If Bulls Reclaim $30 ‘ATH Are Next’ Despite the positive outlook, JPMorgan cautioned that progress on ETFs beyond Bitcoin and Ether may be slow due to the recent change in administration and the ongoing lack of regulatory clarity. Nevertheless, the analysts remain optimistic, predicting that more exchange-traded fund applications will be submitted—and potentially approved—in 2025. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.67, posting gains of nearly 6% in the 24-hour time frame. Solana, on the other hand, is trading at $188, up 3% in the same time frame. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Matthew Sigel described Polymarket’s 77% projected odds of a US SOL ETF listing in 2025 as “underpriced.”
Solana started a 10% price reversal less than an hour after Pump.fun completed the second transaction of a $55 million Solana transfer to Kraken exchange.
2025 may usher in significant crypto developments, like the first Solana-based ETF and more advanced AI crypto trading bots, but it could also bring new threats.
Bitwise’s new Solana staking ETP enters the European market with competitive rewards and low fees.
Over the past week, the Solana price has reflected broader market trends, experiencing a slight decline of 1.3% in the last 24 hours. This decrease has led SOL to retest a crucial support level at $226. Despite this recent dip, experts believe that a successful breach of the $235 resistance could signal a continuation of the uptrend observed over the past six weeks. Is The Solana Price About To Hit New All-Time Highs? Market analysts report that Solana has shown resilience, rebounding towards the $230 mark after briefly hitting the $200 zone. If SOL can maintain momentum and surpass the $235 threshold, it may break the current price compression, potentially targeting a previous high of $264 in the near term. The co-founders of the market intelligence platform Glassnode, Yan Happel and Jan Allemann, noted that Solana’s daily Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains neutral, indicating that there is room for upward movement without being overbought. In this context, they also suggest that if SOL gains traction, investors should monitor other tokens such as Jupiter (JUP) and Dogwifhat (WIF) for potential upward momentum. Related Reading: Shiba Inu Bulls Aim Higher As SHIB Sights $0.00002960 For A Fresh Rally Despite trading at $226—13.5% below its all-time high of $263 achieved on November 23—The Solana price action is closely tied to broader market dynamics, particularly the anticipated regulatory framework under the incoming Trump administration. Experts believe that Trump’s pro-crypto stance could enhance the likelihood of approving spot Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that have been filed by various asset managers earlier this year. Such approvals could pave the way for increased institutional adoption, a scenario that could significantly impact the Solana price and act as a catalyst on its path for new highs in the coming months. Comparative trends in Bitcoin suggest that similar institutional actions could lead to substantial price gains; for example, Bitcoin reached a record peak above $73,000 just two months after its ETF approval in January of this year. Solana Surpasses Ethereum As Top Ecosystem For New Developers A recent report by Electric Capital highlights Solana’s growth as the leading ecosystem for new developers in 2024. This marks a significant achievement, as it is the first time since 2016 that any ecosystem has surpassed Ethereum in attracting new developers. In 2024 alone, Solana welcomed 7,625 new developers. However, Solana not only outpaced Ethereum but also emerged as the fastest-growing large ecosystem, with an impressive 83% year-over-year growth in monthly active developers. Related Reading: Dogecoin Price On Its Way To $1: Why A Retest Of $0.48 Is More Important Than Anything The platform’s appeal has been particularly strong in Asia, with India leading as the top country for new developers, followed closely by the US, UK, Canada, and China. Solana’s focus on low-fee use cases has also positioned the network as a leader in decentralized exchanges (DEX) and non-fungible token (NFT) transactions, accounting for 81% and 64% of respective transactions across all chains. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
The US financial regulator has reportedly notified at least two of five issuers seeking approval for a spot SOL exchange-traded fund.
On Thursday, Fox reporter Eleanor Terret revealed that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is actively engaging in discussions with several asset managers regarding the launch of the new spot Solana ETF market. The firms involved include VanEck, 21Shares, Canary Capital, and Bitwise, all seeking to introduce products tied to the Solana price. SEC Progresses On Solana ETF Talks According to sources familiar with the matter cited by Terret, discussions between SEC staff and issuers are currently “progressing.” The SEC is reportedly reviewing S-1 filings, critical to the Solana ETF approval process. Terret further disclosed that there is growing optimism among stakeholders that the industry may soon see 19b4 filings from exchanges representing these issuers, a key step necessary to move forward with ETF listings. Related Reading: FTX Provides Details On $16 Billion Distribution Timeline For Customers And Creditors These 19b4 forms will be submitted by exchanges, such as the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), on behalf of the issuers, seeking SEC approval to list the proposed ETFs. Upon receiving these filings, the SEC has a 240-day window to either approve or deny the products. To date, VanEck and 21Shares, who are also in the Ethereum and Bitcoin ETF markets approved by the agency earlier this year, along with Canary Capital, have submitted their S-1 filings for a Solana ETF, while Bitwise recently announced its intention to file earlier this week. However, Terret notes that the submission of 19b4 filings does not guarantee approval. Previous applications from VanEck and 21Shares faced setbacks, with their filings removed from the CBOE’s website in August. The reporter claimed that industry observers speculated that the regulatory agency, under its chairman Gary Gensler, was reluctant to approve such listings because of a tougher regulatory stance. Potential Shift In SEC Approach For 2025 Despite these previous setbacks, there is renewed optimism among investors following recent engagements with SEC staff and the anticipated pro-crypto policies of the incoming administration led by President-elect Donald Trump. This change in leadership is expected to foster a more favorable environment for cryptocurrency-related financial products, potentially paving the way for a Solana ETF approval in 2025. The anticipation around the Solana ETF gained additional traction after Gensler announced his departure from the SEC, confirming that January 20, 2025, will be his last day in office. This announcement follows months of speculation regarding his future, particularly as Donald Trump had previously indicated intentions to replace Gensler on his first day in office. Related Reading: Ethereum Sees Neutral Netflow On Binance: What Does This Signal? Besides the Solana ETF, other cryptocurrency ETFs, including those for XRP and Hedera’s HBAR token, are also in the pipeline and may benefit from the evolving regulatory landscape. As the situation unfolds, the potential for a more accommodating regulatory approach could significantly reshape the cryptocurrency investment landscape in the United States, even more so with the plans Trump laid out during his presidential campaign. At the time of writing, SOL is trading at $261, up 25% in the weekly time frame, marking a new all-time high for what is now the fourth largest cryptocurrency on the market. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Bitwise, VanEck, 21Shares and Canary Capital have also recently submitted their S-1 registration statements to list a spot Solana ETF in the US.