VanEck's Solana ETF Closer to Approval
VanEck's Solana ETF Nears Approval After DTCC Listing
VanEck's proposed spot Solana ETF, VSOL, is officially registered with the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). This crucial step significantly increases the likelihood of regulatory approval by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The DTCC listing, categorized as "active and pre-launch," confirms VSOL's eligibility for electronic trading and clearing upon SEC approval. While VSOL cannot yet be created or redeemed, VanEck considers this listing a key milestone in the launch process.
Increased Institutional Adoption Momentum
This development underscores growing institutional interest in Solana. Analysts like James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas from Bloomberg ETF Research believe SEC approval is increasingly likely, provided filings proceed smoothly. The SEC's engagement on S-1 filings for Solana staking ETFs is viewed as a highly positive sign.
This registration follows the SEC's instruction for amended S-1 filings for Solana ETFs, indicating ongoing dialogue between regulators and fund managers. Several firms are vying for Solana ETF approval, including Bitwise, CoinShares, and Franklin Templeton, although the SEC recently delayed a decision on Franklin Templeton's application.
Positive Market Sentiment
The decentralized prediction platform Polymarket shows a high probability of Solana spot ETF approval in 2025. While the exact percentage is not stated here, this positive market sentiment reflects growing confidence.
The DTCC's listing of VSOL follows a similar move earlier this year for futures-based Solana ETFs, SOLZ and SOLT. This broader interest extends to blockchain infrastructure, with the DTCC exploring a stablecoin and tokenized collateral platform.
Solana's Potential
Solana's high transaction speed, active developer community, and growing DeFi and NFT ecosystem make it an attractive candidate for mainstream financial products. The SEC's engagement with Solana spot ETFs and its approval of Solana futures on the CME suggest Solana could soon become the third cryptocurrency with full ETF status in the US.
While VanEck hasn't announced a trading date for VSOL, its DTCC listing represents substantial progress. Approval could spur further ETF innovation, potentially including staking-enabled products or multi-asset crypto baskets, and could also drive Solana's price higher.
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