Breaking: VanEck’s Solana ETF Clears SEC Hurdle – Launch Imminent

The crypto ETF arms race heats up as VanEck's Solana fund gets the green light.

Wall Street's latest crypto cash grab—or a legitimization milestone? You decide.

Active traders, mark your calendars: The first SOL-based ETF hits markets this week, letting institutions ape into altcoin exposure without touching a wallet. (Custodians rejoice.)

Funny how SEC approval speeds up when BlackRock’s not the one filing.

TLDR

• VanEck has submitted the final filing for its Solana ETF with the U.S. SEC, signaling a potential launch in the coming days.
• The filing includes Form 8-A, which typically precedes the trading of a new financial product.
• VanEck’s earlier S-1 filing revealed a 0.30% management fee and outlined its staking strategy for Solana.
• Solana ETFs have seen consistent inflows, with $1.49 million in investments recorded on Thursday alone.
• The total net inflows to Solana ETFs have reached $370 million since the launch of Bitwise’s BSOL ETF.

VanEck has submitted its final filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a solana ETF. The submission of Form 8-A signals the imminent launch of the fund. Experts predict that the VanEck Solana ETF could begin trading in the next few days.

VanEck’s Solana ETF Nears Launch Approval

VanEck’s latest filing, Form 8-A, is a common step before launching a financial product. This form often appears just before a product begins trading on the market. The firm is now one step away from making its Solana ETF available to U.S. investors.

The filing follows an earlier amended S-1 FORM submitted by VanEck. This earlier filing disclosed the ETF’s 0.30% management fee. It also explained the strategy for staking Solana (SOL), including plans to use SOL strategies for generating yield.

VanEck’s submission demonstrates the firm’s commitment to bringing its Solana ETF to market. This filing suggests the fund could be available to investors as soon as today, pending SEC approval.

Solana ETF Demand Continues Despite Challenges

The demand for Solana-based funds continues to rise despite broader market challenges. Spot Solana funds have experienced consistent inflows for 13 consecutive days, reaching last Thursday. According to Farside Investors’ data, the funds saw $1.49 million in new investments on Thursday alone.

The total net inflows to Solana ETFs have reached $370 million since the launch of Bitwise’s BSOL ETF on October 28. During the first week of trading, close to $200 million flowed into the funds. While Thursday’s inflow was lower than previous days, it still outpaced initial expectations.

Nick Ruck of LVRG Research highlighted that Solana ETFs are surpassing pre-launch predictions. He referred to them as a “high-beta complement” to Bitcoin and ethereum ETFs. This means Solana ETFs offer targeted exposure to Solana’s ecosystem with potential for higher returns.

In another update, Grayscale has begun options trading for its Solana Trust ETF (GSOL). This new trading feature allows for advanced strategies and additional opportunities for institutional investors. Grayscale’s MOVE could further expand Solana’s presence in the institutional investment space.

Despite this growing interest, Solana’s price has dropped. As of now, SOL trades at around $143, down 6% for the day. However, the cryptocurrency retains a strong market cap of $79 billion, signaling continued investor confidence in Solana’s long-term prospects.