Rex Shares Presses the SEC on Staked Solana ETF Approval, Says ‘Coming Soon’

The US SEC has confirmed no comments on the Rex Shares staked Solana ETF filing as the asset manager predicts for an imminent approval soon.
By Bhushan Akolkar
Rex Shares Presses the SEC on Staked Solana ETF Approval, Says ‘Coming Soon’

Highlights

  • Polymarket data shows an 18% jump in the approval probability for the Solana ETF, now exceeding 92%..
  • Whale activity on the Solana network surged, with $1.3 billion in SOL moved earlier this week.
  • Solana futures trading volumes hit a record $1.75 billion on CME.

Asset manager Rex Shares is pushing for the approval of its staked Solana ETF filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In its latest letter to the Commission, the asset manager asked the Commission if the comments on its ’40 Act Solana Staking ETF have been resolved or not. Bloomberg ETF strategist Eric Balchunas said that there are no further comments, thereby increasing the approval odds.

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Rex Shares Ready to Bring First Staked Solana ETF in the US

Asset manager Rex Shares is gearing up for the upcoming launch of the REX-Osprey™ SOL + Staking ETF, the first staked crypto ETF in the country. This groundbreaking Solana ETF fund will offer exposure to SOL while simultaneously generating yield through on-chain staking.

Key features of the REX-Osprey™ SOL + Staking ETF include:

  • SOL Exposure: Direct tracking of Solana’s market performance.
  • Staking Rewards: Yield generation through Solana’s on-chain staking mechanisms.

The latest S&P Global report shows that the response to Bitcoin and crypto ETFs is amazing, which could pave the path for faster approval moving ahead.

Approval Odds for SOL ETF Increase to 92%

As per the Polymarket data, there’s an 18% jump in the approval odds for Solana ETF, shooting past 92%. Bloomberg has also previously predicted a 90% approval chance by December 31, 2024.

Rex Shares Presses the SEC on Staked Solana ETF Approval, Says ‘Coming Soon’
Source: Polymarket

Bloomberg’s senior ETF strategist Eric Balchunas confirmed that there are no further comments from the SEC on the Rex Shares staked Solana ETF filing. “So they are good to launch, it looks like. Wow,” he added. Amid the growing optimism of approval, the Solana whale activity has also surged, moving a massive $1.3 billion SOL earlier this week.

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Crypto ETF Summer Begins, Says Expert

Amid major breakthrough developments with the end of the XRP lawsuit on Friday, ETF Store president Nate Geraci said that the crypto ETF summer officially begins, opening the gates for XRP ETF, Solana ETF, and other altcoin ETFs.

Following the recent development, Solana price is seeing an uptick of 1.5% trading at $145 as of press time. Furthermore, the trading volume for Solana futures on CME hit a record high of $1.75 billion earlier this week. Citing an opportunity here, Robinhood also jumped into the competition, launching trading of Solana Futures on Friday.

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Bhushan Akolkar
Bhushan is a seasoned crypto writer with over eight years of experience spanning more than 10,000 contributions across multiple platforms like CoinGape, CoinSpeaker, Bitcoinist, Crypto News Flash, and others. Being a Fintech enthusiast, he loves reporting across Crypto, Blockchain, DeFi, Global Macros with a keen understanding in financial markets. 

He is committed to continuous learning and stays motivated by sharing the knowledge he acquires. In his free time, Bhushan enjoys reading thriller fiction novels and occasionally explores his culinary skills. Bhushan has a bachelors degree in electronics engineering, however, his interest in finance and economics drives him to crypto and blockchain.
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