The first Solana ETF, REX-Osprey SOL and Staking ETF, has been launched on the Cboe BZX stock exchange in Chicago, offering investors exposure to Solana and a 7.3% monthly dividend.
The debut of the Solana ETF led to a 2% surge in SOL's price to around $152 and attracted approximately $20 million in inflows, indicating growing interest in cryptocurrency investment vehicles.
The introduction of cryptocurrency ETFs, including Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs last year, has paved the way for broader acceptance of the crypto market, with Solana ETF being the latest addition, enabling easier access for retail and institutional investors.
With an increase in ETF approvals expected under a more favorable regulatory environment and analysts predicting a 95% chance of single-asset spot crypto ETF approval by the end of 2025, the integration of cryptocurrencies into mainstream finance is set to undergo a transformative period.