Solana ETFs Begin Trading as Investors Eye 7 Percent Annual Yield

Key Highlights:

• Two Solana staking ETFs debut in the U.S. attracting investor attention
• Products could draw up to $6B in new altcoin capital within a year
• Institutions see Solana ETFs as a turning point for DeFi integration

A new milestone for the crypto industry has arrived: the first Solana staking ETFs have launched in the United States, giving investors regulated access to one of the most promising altcoins.

The REX-Osprey SOL+ Staking ETF (ticker: SSK) debuted on July 2, 2025, marking the first of its kind. On October 28, it was joined by the Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (ticker: BSOL), which officially began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

A new era for staking products

The Bitwise BSOL ETF offers 100% direct exposure to Solana, with plans to stake all assets to generate an estimated 7% annual yield.

To attract early investors, Bitwise is offering zero management fees for the first three months or until the fund reaches $1 billion in assets.

“This approval represents a transformational milestone,” said Ryan Lee, chief analyst at Bitget Exchange. “Solana could now attract between $3–$6 billion in its first year.”

Meanwhile, REX-Osprey has already started distributing monthly staking rewards, with the first payout made on July 30, 2025. The staking feature adds passive income potential, making Solana ETFs especially appealing to institutional investors looking for yield-based exposure.

REX-Osprey SOL. Source: TradingView

Altcoin ETFs gain momentum

Next in line, Grayscale plans to convert its Solana Trust into an ETF on October 29, while Litecoin and Hedera spot ETFs from various issuers, including Canary Capital are also set to begin trading this week.

These launches expand the range of altcoin-based investment products available to U.S. investors. Analysts suggest this could push major cryptocurrencies toward new highs. For example, Bitcoin ETFs accounted for 75% of new crypto inflows when Bitcoin rebounded to $50,000 on February 15, just a month after U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs debuted.

Institutional adoption reaches a new phase

The success of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs laid the groundwork for Solana’s arrival. In their first year, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $36.2 billion, while Ethereum ETFs drew $8.64 billion.

With the introduction of Solana staking ETFs, altcoins now have a foothold in traditional finance.

Combining spot exposure with staking rewards, these funds offer a powerful mix of growth potential and income generation, appealing to institutions and retail investors alike.

As staking ETFs gain traction, Solana may cement its place alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum in the next wave of regulated crypto investment products.