Bloomberg analyst foresees spot Solana ETF following Ethereum approval

As an experienced analyst following the cryptocurrency market closely, I firmly believe that the approval of a spot Ethereum ETF by the U.S. securities regulator could indeed open the door for similar funds based on other popular cryptocurrencies like Solana (SOL). The potential demand for a Solana ETF is significant, given its current market value and position as the fifth-largest cryptocurrency.


The approval of an Ethereum ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) by the US securities regulatory body might serve as a precedent for the creation of a comparable fund based on Solana, as suggested by Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart.

As a researcher studying the cryptocurrency market, I’ve observed that Solana, the fifth-largest digital asset by market value, could potentially see the launch of its own exchange-traded fund (ETF) within the next few years. This possibility arises from SEC’s consideration of approving spot Ethereum ETFs, as suggested in a recent social media post by Seyffart.

According to existing trends and requirements, a CFTC-regulated futures market for a specific digital asset is likely to emerge within a few years. However, legislative actions such as FIT21 in Congress could potentially expedite this process.

— James Seyffart (@JSeyff) May 22, 2024

On May 23, Seyffart left open the possibility of introducing a exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on Solana (SOL) in the coming days if the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) creates a regulated futures market for the cryptocurrency.

Given the existing trend and requirements, it’s likely that the approval for a Spot Solana ETF will take place within a few years after the establishment of a CFTC-regulated futures market.

James Seyffart

As an analyst at Bloomberg, I’ve observed that the regulatory landscape, specifically acts like the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21), could significantly expedite the creation of a Solana Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). Given the immense popularity of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), I believe that such a fund would generate considerable demand, placing it second only to these two prominent cryptocurrencies.

As an analyst, I would rephrase it as follows: The FIT21 Act is intended to create a robust regulatory system for cryptocurrencies, bringing clarity to their trading activities. However, SEC Chair Gary Gensler has publicly expressed his opposition to the bill. He believes that FIT21 could inadvertently introduce regulatory loopholes and challenge long-standing investment contract regulations, potentially jeopardizing investor protection and financial market stability.

As a researcher examining the ongoing debate surrounding the Financial Institution Transparency Act 2021 (FIT21), I’ve come across the Biden administration’s stance on the matter. They have expressed their disapproval towards the current version of the bill, arguing that it falls short in providing adequate safeguards for consumers and investors involved in digital asset transactions.

Amidst growing market speculation about the SEC’s potential approval of a spot Ethereum ETF, conversations have emerged regarding a Solana ETF. Such an approval would establish a noteworthy precedent, potentially leading the path for other altcoin-focused ETFs to follow suit, including one based on Solana.

The SEC’s decision on the spot Ethereum ETF proposal from VanEck is expected on May 23.

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2024-05-23 10:18