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Story: Race for a Solana ETF Heats Up as SEC Opens Review

By Pankaj K

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A Crowded Field of Applicants. Invesco and Galaxy Digital aren’t alone in chasing a Solana ETF.

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Key Regulatory Question: Commodity or Security?. Despite the optimism, significant hurdles remain. The biggest is the legal classification of Solana.

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SEC’s Cautious History with Crypto ETFs. The SEC has traditionally taken a slow and methodical approach toward approving crypto ETFs.

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Institutional Interest and Market Impact. The involvement of financial giants such as Invesco and Fidelity signals strong institutional…

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Broader Implications for the Crypto Market. The SEC’s decision on a Solana ETF will have ripple effects beyond SOL itself.

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What Happens Next. The SEC’s review period for the Invesco-Galaxy proposal will include multiple stages:

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Conclusion: All Eyes on Washington. The race for a Solana ETF has intensified, with heavyweight asset managers pushing to bring the…

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The race to start the first U.S. spot Solana ETF has entered a pivotal stage. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially begun reviewing Invesco and Galaxy…

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The application, tied to the Cboe BZX Exchange’s request to list the fund, now moves into the SEC’s formal evaluation phase.

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Invesco and Galaxy Digital aren’t alone in chasing a Solana ETF. The filing joins a crowded pool of heavyweight contenders including VanEck, Fidelity, 21Shares, and Bitwise, all…

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Adding to the competitive pressure, REX Shares started its own Solana ETF in May, with the SEC declaring it “immediately effective” — although its structure differs from a…

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The surge of applications reflects growing confidence in regulatory approval. That optimism is bolstered by the existence of CME Solana futures and a more crypto-friendly stance…

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Despite the optimism, significant hurdles remain. The biggest is the legal classification of Solana. Whether it’s deemed a commodity or a security will determine which U.S.

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Commodity classification: Would place Solana under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), enabling broader exchange listings and fewer restrictions.

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Security classification: Would require stricter licensing, extensive disclosures, and could lead some exchanges to delist or avoid listing SOL entirely.

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