SEC Clears Path for Staked ETH and SOL ETFs

REX and Osprey might soon launch the first staked ETH and SOL ETFs in the US. The SEC said it has “no further comments” on the firms’ filings. That’s government-speak for: “Go for it.”

These funds will hold Ethereum and Solana, stake them, and share rewards with investors. Simple idea, big deal.

Originally, the SEC wasn’t sold. They worried the ETFs didn’t fit the rulebook. Something about C-corp structures—basically, ETF red tape.*

Now? Seems like the SEC blinked first.

Eric Balchunas, ETF whisperer at Bloomberg, spilled the tea: the SEC’s silence signals approval.

REX and Osprey are already teasing a launch with a “Coming Soon” banner. They’ve been ready on their side.

Also: the SEC is hinting at letting staking features in future Solana ETFs. Major firms like Grayscale and VanEck updated their applications to reflect this.

So yeah, staked crypto ETFs could soon be a thing.

* C-corp: A type of corporation taxed separately from its owners. The SEC usually doesn’t allow ETFs with this setup.