Volatility Shares is launching two Solana futures ETFs, the Volatility Shares Solana ETF (SOLZ) and the Volatility Shares 2X Solana ETF (SOLT).
Volatility Shares is launching two Solana futures ETFs, the Volatility Shares Solana ETF (SOLZ) and the Volatility Shares 2X Solana ETF (SOLT), marking a key step in Solana’s move into mainstream financial products. These ETFs are expected to help boost institutional adoption of the Solana (SOL) token, although there are concerns about their ability to attract significant inflows.
Industry experts see the launch of Solana futures ETFs as a major milestone, with the potential to improve liquidity and demand for SOL. Ryan Lee, chief analyst at Bitget Research, believes that the ETFs could increase Solana’s market position and potentially close the gap with Ethereum's market cap. He also highlighted that offering a regulated investment vehicle could attract institutional investors. However, others, like Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, are cautious, pointing out that the spot Ether ETF has not brought in large inflows, and the same could happen with Solana futures ETFs.
Despite this, the approval of a Solana spot ETF is viewed as a likely next step. Anmol Singh, co-founder of Bullet, a Solana-native exchange, sees the increased awareness generated by the futures ETFs as paving the way for a future spot Solana ETF. A report from JPMorgan suggests that a spot Solana ETF could bring in between $3 billion to $6 billion in net assets in the first six months, possibly outpacing the adoption of Ether ETFs.
The spot ETF, though not yet approved, is seen by some analysts as the true indicator of Solana’s growing influence in the crypto space. A Solana spot ETF could offer investors direct exposure to SOL without the complexities of futures markets, making it an attractive option once it’s available. The market could see moderate inflows into the futures ETFs, but the real milestone will be the launch of the spot product.
Solana’s growing status is also bolstered by its inclusion in the U.S. strategic crypto reserve, announced by President Donald Trump. This includes Solana alongside other tokens like Cardano and XRP. The launch of the futures ETFs marks an important step in the adoption of Solana, but the path to a spot ETF could take years, as the SEC’s review process for new products typically extends to 2026.
Ultimately, while the initial inflows from the futures ETFs may be limited, their launch is seen as an important step toward the broader acceptance of Solana in the institutional investment world.
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