Crypto ETF Frenzy Kicks Off With $XRP , $SOL After

Several cryptocurrency ETF filings were submitted to the SEC before Gary Gensler stepped down as Chair on January 20.

ProShares, VanEck, and other firms proposed funds targeting Solana, XRP, Litecoin, and

As Gary Gensler steps down from the SEC, the ETF industry has responded swiftly with a series of new crypto ETF filings. In the past 48 hours, firms have submitted a range of ETF proposals, including XRP Futures ETFs, Solana Futures ETFs, and others targeting digital assets.

ProShares was the first to launch Bitcoin ETFs and filed for a Solana Futures ETF on January 17. This fund is designed to give investors access to SOL, the token of the Solana network, through futures contracts, not the actual tokens.

This is a positive because it demonstrates interest in the Solana ecosystem. However, some analysts have expressed concern as to why futures for the cryptocurrency are limited. James Seyffart, an ETF analyst, said that the lack of CME futures and the relative illiquidity of options might present difficulties for such a fund.

Volatility Shares, another asset manager, had also applied for a similar license in December. Still, Seyffart estimated that Solana ETFs based in the United States could hit the market no sooner than 2026, as reported by CNF.

Broader ETF Applications Target Expanding Markets

This wave of filings did not end with Solana and XRP. On 15 January, VanEck applied for an ETF called the “Onchain Economy,” which will focus on companies related to cryptocurrencies, such as developers, miners, exchanges, and payment services. This fund is designed to tap into the increasing market associated with blockchain technology.

and Litecoin ETFs Draw Attention

As CNF recently reported, Ripple ETFs got a new lease of life as Polymarket odds for approval rose to 70% due to the increasing price of XRP and a positive shift in the regulatory landscape. But, according to the analysts...