- Solana ETF, managed by REX and Osprey, launches with $12M inflows.
- First ETF with direct on-chain staking feature.
- Increased Solana token staking activity anticipated.
Solana’s staking-featured ETF launched in July 2025 on U.S. markets, managed by REX Shares and Osprey Funds.
The launch of Solana’s ETF highlights its innovative approach, potentially increasing market engagement and altering future staking strategies.
The Solana Staking ETF opened with day-one inflows surpassing $12 million. Managed by REX Shares and Osprey Funds, it represents the first ETF with a staking feature available in the U.S. market, reflecting major interest among institutional investors.
REX Shares and Osprey Funds, two prominent asset managers, initiated this ETF focusing on Solana tokens. Approximately 80% of assets are allocated to SOL, with half staked to generate yield, capitalizing on Solana’s proof-of-stake mechanism.
The ETF’s introduction significantly affects institutional investors, providing access to regulated yield opportunities. The ETF targets traditional finance and crypto-native audiences, potentially increasing Solana’s staking activity.
Financially, the ETF might position Solana competitively against major assets like ETH and BTC, which lack staking features in their ETFs. Governance tokens and Solana-based DeFi assets may benefit from increased participation and interest.
Analysts recognize the Solana ETF as a pioneer for staking-enabled financial products. “Historically, cryptocurrency ETFs served as key legitimization moments for cryptocurrencies, with substantial trading volumes and market engagements following previous launches.”
