- Major asset managers like Grayscale, VanEck, and Fidelity submitted revised Solana ETF filings, adding features like staking and dual custodianship.
- SOL dropped over 3% after the news, hovering around $170, with key support at $158 and resistance near $180.
- If approved, a Solana ETF could trigger major institutional inflows and mark a new era of legitimacy and liquidity for the ecosystem.
Something’s brewing with Solana, and it’s not just another Twitter pump. A wave of revised ETF filings just hit the SEC desk , and the list of names behind them? Heavyweights. We’re talkin’ Grayscale, Fidelity, VanEck, Franklin Templeton… yeah, the big dogs are circling.
While SOL’s price didn’t go crazy right away — actually, it dipped a little — the long game here might be what really matters.
ETF Filings Get a Facelift, and SOL’s Name Is All Over It
As of August 1st, at least seven asset managers dropped updated filings for Solana-based spot ETFs. The fresh paperwork isn’t just fluff either — these S-1s now include stuff like staking reward details, updated custodianship plans, and fee structures. Grayscale’s version, for instance, slaps on a 2.5% annual fee (paid in SOL), while VanEck brings dual custodians and staking into the mix.
It’s clear they’re trying to stay on the SEC’s good side — especially after recent green lights for in-kind redemption models with Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. Some folks in the space think a decision on Solana could land by late August or September. That’s not far off.
Price Flinches, but the Story’s Not Over
Right after all these filing updates, Solana’s price… well, it kinda stumbled — down 3% to around $170. Doesn’t scream “bullish” at first glance. But that might just be the market already pricing it in — or maybe just playing the usual game of wait-and-see.
Charts show SOL hanging around key support levels: $170 and $158 are the lines to watch. If it breaks back above $180, things could get spicy again. But if it slides below $158? We might be looking at a drop toward $145 or even $130. Still, these dips often happen before liftoff.
Why This ETF Stuff Actually Matters for Solana
Look, ETF approval isn’t just a headline — it’s a real shot at bringing big money into the SOL ecosystem. Institutional capital, broader legitimacy, and new waves of liquidity could follow fast. With over $60B in SOL already staked and a steadily evolving ecosystem, this isn’t just another memecoin moon dream.
So yeah, the market might be yawning now — but if the SEC gives that nod, it could flip the script in a big way.
