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VanEck’s planned Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund (ETF) has been listed with the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) under the ticker VSOL, marking progress toward market entry pending regulatory and exchange approvals. The fund aims to provide traditional investors access to Solana, a h...
VanEck’s planned Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund (ETF) has taken a significant step forward by being listed with the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) under the ticker symbol VSOL. This development signals progress toward market entry, pending regulatory and exchange approvals. The fund, labeled “VANECK SOLANA TR COM SHS BEN INT” in DTCC records, falls under the ‘D’ settlement category, indicating its readiness for electronic trading and clearing once approved.
Solana is recognized for its high-speed blockchain network, characterized by low transaction costs and scalability, making it a strong alternative to Ethereum. It supports decentralized applications with a growing developer ecosystem, attracting considerable attention from investors. While spot Solana ETFs are not yet approved in the United States, VanEck and other firms have filed proposals with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch such products when regulatory conditions allow.
VanEck has built a reputation as an early mover in cryptocurrency investment products, managing Bitcoin and Ethereum futures ETFs and digital asset equity funds globally. The VSOL listing is part of VanEck’s strategy to broaden investor access to emerging layer-1 blockchain networks through regulated investment vehicles. Although no official launch date for the Solana ETF has been announced, recent SEC requests for amended registration statements from ETF applicants add momentum toward a potential July launch.
The SEC’s call for revised S‑1 filings in mid-June and its intention to respond within approximately 30 days has prompted some asset managers to refile applications. Market analysts suggest that swift SEC processing of these amendments might enable approval within three to five weeks, aligning with the possibility of the Solana ETF debuting in July. This ETF could mark an important milestone by opening traditional investment channels to the Solana blockchain.