Introduction
Solana fans, buckle up , we might be just days away from a groundbreaking moment in crypto investing. According to Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart, a new Solana ETF featuring staking capabilities could launch as early as this week.
Seyffart took to X on June 30 to tease the potential debut, signaling what could be a major shift in how crypto ETFs are structured. The fund in question is the REX-Osprey SOL + Staking ETF, which REX Shares announced on June 28 with a confident “coming soon” badge. And let’s just say , crypto Twitter hasn’t stopped buzzing since.
A Different Route to Approval? REX Shares Thinks Outside the Box
Most ETF applicants go the usual 19b-4 route with the SEC, but REX Shares decided to be bold. They submitted their Solana ETF under a C-corporation model (the ‘40 Act) , a strategic move that some believe fast-tracked them past regulatory speed bumps.
Nate Geraci, president of The ETF Store, hinted that the SEC appears to be warming up to the concept. Meanwhile, fellow Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas chimed in, explaining that REX even filed a letter to the SEC asking whether all comment concerns had been resolved , a pretty loud way of saying, “We’re ready to go.”
REX is clearly gunning for first-mover advantage, and with a staking feature in the mix, they’re not just launching another ETF. They’re potentially flipping the game board.
Yield With a Side of Solana: What Makes This ETF Special
So what makes this ETF different from your average digital asset basket? One word: staking.
This won’t just track Solana’s price, it’ll also let investors earn on-chain staking rewards, all from within a fully regulated ETF wrapper. That’s a serious win for institutional investors who’ve been hesitant about jumping into DeFi on their own.
It’s the first time an ETF in the U.S. will offer yield generation through crypto staking , essentially letting you HODL SOL while making your money work for you.
Solana Price Surges as Hype Builds Around ETF Launch
With the ETF buzz in full swing, Solana’s price action has followed suit. SOL jumped more than 2% in the last 24 hours, climbing past the $155 mark. Volume also spiked 45%, hitting $3.66 billion, showing traders are already reacting to the expected announcement.
Recent analyst estimates have pegged the odds of Solana spot ETF approval at 95% in 2025, but at this rate, we might not need to wait that long for the fireworks.
The Big Picture: ETF Approval Could Push Solana Into New Era
If this ETF launches successfully, and especially with staking included , it could unlock a wave of institutional inflows and set a new precedent for crypto ETFs in the U.S.
Solana’s network efficiency and staking design have always made it a strong contender. Now, it may finally get the spotlight it deserves in the traditional finance world.
Whether you’re a trader, a long-term believer, or just someone who likes big news, this week could be a major turning point in how crypto assets, and especially Solana, are packaged and sold on Wall Street.
