James Seyffart believes approval for Solana Spot ETFs is unlikely to come soon due to necessary back-and-forth with the SEC.
Lessons from past Bitcoin ETF launches suggest a similar process for Solana Spot ETFs.
History of Bitcoin ETF: First US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs launched in January 2024 after initial application in 2013.
Fidelity Investments filed the first S-1 registration for spot Solana ETF, joined by 21Shares, Franklin Templeton, Grayscale Investments, Bitwise Investments, and Canary Capital.
VanEck, first US firm to file for spot Solana ETF in June 2021, submitted an amendment filing recently.
Lessons learned from past approvals expected to expedite Solana ETF approval process.
User highlights lessons from spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs to accelerate Solana ETF approval.
Analyst anticipates spot Solana ETFs to launch with staking coinciding with SEC approval for spot Ether ETFs.
Bloomberg Intelligence estimates a 90% chance of a Solana ETF approval this year.
Joe Lubin of Consensys optimistic about Ether ETF issuers offering staking.