Solana ETFs Are Closer Than Ever — SEC Review Accelerates with July Decision in Play
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has kicked Solana ETFs into high gear. According to multiple sources, the SEC has formally asked ETF issuers to submit updated S-1 forms this week — a clear sign the regulatory gears are turning fast.
And with Bloomberg analysts placing the odds of approval at 90%, we could see a green light for Solana spot ETFs as early as July 2025.
Staking May Be In — A First for U.S. ETFs
The SEC’s requested changes include clarity on in-kind redemptions and — for the first time — staking. Industry insiders confirm the SEC is not dismissing the possibility of staking yields being integrated into these ETFs, which would mark a massive leap in crypto-native financial products.
Who’s in the Race?
Top players are already lined up:
- VanEck
- Grayscale (pushing to convert its SOL Trust)
- Bitwise
- 21Shares
- Franklin Templeton
- Canary Capital
This isn’t exploratory. It’s execution. The SEC is now reviewing both S-1 and 19b-4 filings, compressing timelines that were originally projected for Q4.
Why This Matters for On-Chain Investors and ETF Watchers
The approval of a Solana spot ETF with potential staking rewards could:
- Unlock new capital inflows from traditional finance
- Legitimize SOL in regulated portfolios
- Create demand for spot SOL, not just futures
- Bring staking yields into mainstream finance
This is more than a checkbox moment — it’s a fundamental shift in how U.S. regulators treat programmable assets.
SOL Already Reacting
SOL surged 4% following the news, hitting $165. But this is likely just the beginning. A full ETF approval — especially one that includes staking mechanics — could open the door to yield-seeking institutions and advisors who’ve been waiting on regulatory clarity.
The SEC is no longer dragging its feet on Solana.
The approval window is weeks, not months.
And if staking is included, it will reshape the ETF landscape overnight.
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