CoinShares Withdraws Staked Solana ETF Application

CoinShares has announced the withdrawal of its application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a staked Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund (ETF). This decision unveils significant developments in the digital asset landscape.

Reasons Behind the Withdrawal

According to the SEC filing, the structuring deal and asset purchase behind the proposed fund were never completed. The filing stated that "The Registration Statement sought to register shares to be issued in connection with a transaction that was ultimately not effectuated. No shares were sold, or will be sold, pursuant to the above-mentioned Registration Statement."

Performance of Other Solana ETFs

Despite this withdrawal, other Solana ETFs have emerged. The first staked Solana ETF, issued by REX-Osprey, debuted in the United States in June, followed by investment company Bitwise’s staked SOL ETF in October. Bitwise's ETF saw significant traction, launching with nearly $223 million in assets on its first day of trading.

Price Impact and Market Projections

Despite the launch of staked Solana ETFs and investor interest in these products, the price of SOL has not kept pace and has been in a downtrend since September’s high of over $250 per coin. Solana ETFs attracted over $369 million in capital flows during November, as investors chased the yield-bearing opportunities of staked SOL investment vehicles advertising 5-7% staking rewards. However, SOL’s price hit a five-month low of approximately $120 in November, representing a 60% reduction from its all-time high of around $295 reached in January 2025.

Conclusion

The CoinShares withdrawal marks a notable development in the Solana ETF market. While the specific reasons for the withdrawal pertain to uncompleted deals, the broader performance of Solana ETFs and SOL price action offer valuable insights for investors and analysts alike.

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