The U.S. crypto market has reached a new milestone with the launch of the first Solana staking ETF, giving investors secure, regulated access to Solana (SOL) and its staking rewards through a traditional exchange-traded fund.
What Is the REX-Osprey Solana Staking ETF?
The REX-Osprey Solana + Staking ETF (Ticker: SSK) began trading on the Cboe exchange at $25.47 per share. This innovative financial product combines exposure to Solana’s price movements with staking reward generation, a unique feature not previously available in U.S.-listed ETFs.
SSK allows investors to participate in Solana’s proof-of-stake blockchain without managing wallets, delegating tokens, or understanding technical protocols.
Anchorage Digital Selected as Solana ETF Custodian and Staking Partner
The ETF complies with the Investment Company Act of 1940, which mandates that a qualified custodian hold the fund’s underlying assets. Anchorage Digital, the only federally regulated digital asset bank in the U.S., was appointed to custody and stake the ETF’s Solana tokens.
This structure provides institutional-grade security while enabling the fund to earn staking rewards on behalf of investors.
How Solana Staking Works Within the ETF
Solana uses a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism, allowing token holders to lock their tokens in the network to support operations and earn rewards. Through the SSK ETF, this process is abstracted for the end investor.
Investors receive returns not only from SOL price appreciation but also from staking yields, which are automatically added to the ETF’s total asset value.
Significance of the First U.S. Crypto Staking ETF
This is the first crypto staking ETF listed in the United States, marking a major step forward in mainstream adoption of blockchain income products. Unlike spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, the Solana staking ETF introduces a yield-generating component, providing passive income opportunities within a regulated investment framework.
The launch comes at a time when institutional demand for income-based digital asset products is growing, and investors are seeking diversified crypto exposure beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Future of Crypto ETFs With Staking
The SSK ETF could pave the way for similar products involving other proof-of-stake blockchains such as Ethereum, Avalanche, or Polkadot. As regulatory clarity improves, staking ETFs may become a new standard for crypto investing.
This ETF makes Solana staking accessible to a broader market, offering both price exposure and yield within a single investment vehicle.
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