Spot Ethereum ETF Issuers Update Filings to Include Staking Provisions
Several major asset managers have amended their Solana ETF filings to include staking provisions, signaling active discussions with the SEC and raising hopes for imminent approval.
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Fact Check
While initial spot Ethereum ETF filings in 2024 had staking provisions removed for approval, numerous pieces of more recent evidence from 2025 confirm that multiple issuers, including BlackRock, Bitwise, Grayscale, and 21Shares, have since filed amendments and proposals to include or permit staking in their ETFs. This is corroborated by several financial news sources and references to official regulatory filings.
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Summary
Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, CoinShares, Bitwise, Grayscale, Canary Capital, and VanEck have amended their Solana ETF S-1 filings to include staking activity provisions. This follows August's changes allowing cash and in-kind redemptions. Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart predicts that the SEC could approve the Solana ETFs within days or weeks, while NovaDius Wealth president Nate Geraci expects approval within two weeks. These changes are viewed positively, especially for staking spot Ethereum ETFs.
Terms & Concepts
- Spot Solana ETF: An exchange-traded fund that holds actual Solana tokens, providing investors with direct exposure to the Solana blockchain’s market performance.
- S-1 Amendment: A revised registration statement filed with the U.S. SEC, typically to introduce new product features or updates for financial securities.
- Staking: The process of locking cryptocurrency to help maintain the blockchain network, with participants earning rewards in return.