As a seasoned crypto investor with a keen interest in the regulatory landscape, I share James Seyffart’s optimism about the potential demand for a Solana ETF. However, I also acknowledge the challenges that lie ahead.


As a seasoned Bloomberg ETF analyst, I have come to the conviction that a Solana Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) would experience greater demand compared to comparable funds based on other alternative coins, with the exception of ethereum (ETH).

Seyffart made a comment in reaction to Brian Kelly’s video announcement on CNBC Fast Money about the imminent possibility of Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) being approved by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), following the green light given to Ethereum ETFs.

Solana ETF to See Heavy Demand

As a crypto investor, I’ve noticed an uptick in optimism among market experts regarding the potential approval of a spot Ethereum ETF by the SEC. Previously, the chances were estimated at around 25%, but this week, analysts from Bloomberg and others have bumped up that prediction to as high as 75%.

The cryptocurrency world is abuzz with excitement as the SEC makes a final decision on VanEck’s proposal for a spot Ethereum ETF, with a looming deadline of May 23. Ethereum itself has been swept up in this anticipation and has experienced significant growth over the past week, surging by nearly 28%.

It’s uncertain when the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will give its approval to the ongoing applications for a spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF). However, there’s growing speculation among analysts about which cryptocurrency could potentially be next in line for an ETF.

According to Seyffart’s statement, a Solana Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) might become available within a few years following the regulation of a Solana futures market by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Nevertheless, the passage of Congressional bills, such as FIT21, and standalone crypto market structure legislation could potentially expedite this timeline.

Among all the digital asset ETFs, apart from Bitcoin and Ethereum, a SOL ETF is likely to experience the highest level of investor interest according to the Bloomberg analyst’s perspective.

Conditions for Solana ETFs

Additionally, Seyffart highlighted that the path to introducing Solana Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) may encounter rough terrain due to the SEC’s firm stance on Solana’s native token, SOL. Unlike with Ethereum, lawsuits against major exchanges such as Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken have categorically labeled SOL as a security. This classification could potentially complicate the process of launching these funds.

As a researcher observing community discussions, I noticed varying responses to Seyffart’s comments. Some individuals agreed with his perspective.

Nate Geraci, president of The ETF Store, concurred with Seyffart’s viewpoint: “There won’t be a solar ETF until either CME-traded solar futures become available or Congress establishes a legitimate regulatory framework for crypto. The approval of a spot Ethereum ETF has temporarily halted the creation of crypto ETFs… In my opinion.”

Some people within the community believe that Litecoin and Dogecoin, which currently have less demand, may secure ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) ahead of Solana due to their “simpler trajectories” and lack of regulatory complications.

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2024-05-23 23:36