- Investors continue shifting funds from Bitcoin and Ethereum products toward growing Solana focused ETFs.
- VanEck launches a zero fee Solana ETF during rising demand for low cost regulated digital asset exposure.
- Solana ETFs keep recording steady inflows as interest in alternative crypto assets expands.
VanEck has launched its VSOL Solana ETF as investors continue to move funds from Bitcoin and Ethereum products toward Solana and XRP. The firm introduced the ETF with a zero-fee promotion after filing its 8-A registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The sponsor fee will remain at 0% until the fund reaches US$1 billion in assets or until February 17, 2026. The fee is set to move to 0.30% when the introductory period ends. This structure positions the ETF to attract investors seeking lower entry costs during a period of shifting market preferences.
Staking Structure Strengthens ETF Framework
VanEck confirmed that the ETF’s staking provider will also waive fees during the promotional phase. This creates a cost-free window for participants and increases interest in Solana-focused products. SOL Strategies will serve as the ETF’s staking partner and will handle staking through Orangefin, a validator it acquired last month. The validator operates within the firm’s Solana-focused infrastructure.
SOL Strategies maintains certified validators under ISO 27001 and SOC 2 standards. These validators collectively support over CAD$610 million in staked assets. This track record guided VanEck’s selection as the firm aimed to align with partners that matched its institutional staking model. The company plans to maintain a regulated and compliance-based staking system to strengthen the ETF’s operational foundation.
Institutional Engagement Expands Within the Solana Ecosystem
SOL Strategies noted that the collaboration reflects increasing institutional participation in the Solana ecosystem. The firm recently shifted its operational focus after rebranding from Cypherpunk Holdings. The pivot aligned with its decision to concentrate on Solana ecosystem development and validator performance.
Information available from the company shows a treasury holding of 524,000 SOL, which supports its long-term strategy within the network. The firm stated that demand for regulated Solana staking services continues to rise as more investors explore alternative digital asset exposure.
Market Dynamics Favor Solana-Focused ETFs
VanEck enters a market that is already seeing considerable momentum for Solana products. Bitwise’s BSOL and Grayscale’s GSOL have recorded a combined US$382 million in inflows since BSOL began trading on October 28. These inflows stand out during a period marked by consistent outflows from Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.
Solana and XRP ETFs continue to post inflows from both institutional and retail participants. Solana ETFs recorded US$12 million on November 14 and US$46 million over the past week. The products have seen inflows every day since launch, with no registered outflows. The trend shows ongoing interest in assets outside BTC and ETH, and VanEck’s arrival adds another option within this expanding segment.
