Solana ETF Battle Intensifies: Bitwise Drops Bombshell 0.20% Fee Structure

Wall Street's crypto gold rush accelerates as Bitwise throws down the gauntlet with the industry's most aggressive pricing yet.

The Fee Revolution Begins

Bitwise's 0.20% management fee undercuts traditional ETF competitors by staggering margins—because apparently even financial institutions are learning that excessive fees don't fly in the digital age. The move pressures rivals to match or risk becoming irrelevant in the fastest-growing segment of crypto investment products.

Solana's Institutional Moment

With multiple asset managers now racing to launch Solana ETFs, the blockchain proves it's more than just a high-speed network—it's becoming the new battleground for institutional adoption. Trading volumes surge as investors position themselves ahead of anticipated approvals.

The 0.20% fee isn't just competitive—it's a declaration of war against the old guard of finance that thinks 1% management fees are still acceptable. Welcome to the future, where transparency and efficiency actually matter. For once.

• Bitwise cuts Solana ETF fee to 0.20%, sparking fierce competition in crypto ETFs.
• The new Solana ETF includes staking, boosting investor appeal and inflow potential.
• Analysts highlighted Bitwise’s low-cost strategy could reshape the Solana ETF market soon.

Bitwise Asset Management has taken a significant step into shaking the ETF crypto market. The company corrected its solana ETF filing which it had based in the United States to staking and a low management fee of 0.20%.

The filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued on Wednesday signifies an ambitious approach to capture investors as anticipation of the prospect of Solana ETFs approval in the United States.

ETF analyst Eric Balchunas referred to it as a kind of veteran Terrordome move. He wrote on X that Bitwise was probably sure that fees would eventually come down to this level. The reason is that they most likely calculated that it is headed there in any case so do it now, he wrote. The shift indicates the escalating pace of competition in the crypto ETF.

Bitwise not playing around, plans to charge just 0.20% for their spot Solana ETF. Thought we'd see higher first, need war to get this low. They prob figured it's gonna end up there anyway so just do it now (veteran Terrordome move right there). Low fees have NEAR perfect record… https://t.co/wzoy2deqie

Bitwise Bets on Low Fees and Staking Power

The amount proposed by Bitwise is considerably one of the low fees in the crypto sector. The vast majority of crypto ETFs have fees ranging between 0.15% and 0.25% with Bitwise in the middle of the pack. This pricing policy will be effective in providing the firm with an obvious lead when Solana ETFs come to trade. Analysts note that entry of investors and market share increases is often fuelled by low fees.

A staking feature is also included in the new filing. An investor can use staking to passively make charges on the Solana network. Balchunas thought low prices and options might make a winning powder. 

He explained that low fees have a near-acquisite record of acquiring the attention of investors. In the case of Bitwise, that arguably may translate to a large scale uptake early on when the ETF is launched.

Past launches of crypto ETFs are already being influenced by fee competition. Prior to the release of spot Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024, issuers competed by reducing prices and attracting investors. 

VanEck has been offering no charges on an up to $2.5 billion worth of assets till the year 2026. This was after Grayscale released its bitcoin Mini Trust with a low fee of 0.15% on a sponsor basis.

Solana ETF Market Heats Up 

The Solana ETF market has not reached its early stage. On July 2, the REX-Osprey Solana Staking ETF (SSK) , the first U.S. Solana staking ETF, was launched. It recorded an inflow of $12 million during its maiden trading day. However, the 0.75% per annum management fee is significantly greater than the proposal of Bitwise and analysts have criticized its performance.

According to Balchunas, SSK follows Solana closely, which is similar to a futures-tracked fund. He said SSK was full of trouble in tracking. It trails spot Solana by 12% but improved in the last month. Bitwise WOULD on the other hand make all of its ETF fully funded using the Solana spot holdings, so the price will be tracked more closely.

Cryptocurrency analysts such as Magoo PhD have questioned why the greatest asset manager of the world has not submitted a Solana ETF. BlackRock entered the game late after other companies had made advancements with the regulators; this would be messed up, according to ETF analyst James Seyffart.

Analyst Nate Geraci of ETFs said he was betting that by mid-October a number of Solana ETFs with a staking nature were going to be permitted in the United States. In case that occurs, the aggressive price decrease that Bitwise offers might redefine the market. The action taken by the firm can possibly subject competitors to the risk of decreasing the cost and increasing the competition to earn investor attention in the Solana ETF area.