Key Takeaways
- Solana’s ETF approval is now almost certain, with the SEC clearing regulatory hurdles.
- Institutional interest in Solana grows, potentially leading to a price surge after ETF approval.
- New SEC guidelines streamline the approval of Solana and other crypto ETFs, boosting market liquidity.
Solana (SOL) is on the verge of seeing its own spot ETF approved, with analysts now predicting a 100% chance of this outcome. This follows recent changes by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which have cleared the way for easier approval processes for crypto funds.
According to Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, the odds of Solana’s ETF approval have now reached an all-time high, creating a strong potential for market shifts in the coming weeks.
SEC’s New Framework Streamlines Approval Process
The SEC’s adoption of generic listing standards for exchange-traded products (ETPs) has made it easier for crypto ETFs, including Solana-based ones, to gain approval. Previously, these products had to undergo a lengthy review process under the 19b-4 filing system, which delayed approval timelines. With the new standards, crypto ETP issuers only need to submit an S-1 registration statement detailing their fund structure.
This change significantly reduces the regulatory hurdles for issuers, meaning they no longer need to await the SEC’s 240-day review period. As a result, Solana ETFs—along with other crypto ETFs like those for XRP and Dogecoin—are expected to be approved rapidly, with the SEC expected to make decisions at any moment.
Solana ETFs Set to Shake the Market
With the Solana ETF approval nearly certain, the market is on high alert. The launch of Solana-based ETFs could drastically increase market liquidity and drive the altcoin’s price higher. Analysts have pointed out that Solana’s ETF could spark substantial institutional interest, given its backing by major firms like Pantera Capital and Forward Industries.
These institutional moves are particularly impactful given Solana’s strong performance in 2025, with its year-over-year growth of over 34%.
Balchunas predicts that the approval of Solana ETFs could send the price soaring to new highs, citing the way Bitcoin and Ethereum’s ETFs have boosted their respective prices. The market for Solana ETFs will likely mirror the growing demand for crypto-based financial products, paving the way for further institutional involvement.
As institutional interest in Solana rises, the market could see its volatility mitigated by a stronger influx of capital. At present, the token trades around $212.93, maintaining support at $208 and a potential breakout toward resistance at $220. However, this bullish momentum is dependent on the imminent ETF launch.
