The launch of the SSK is a game changer in the crypto market. By combining exposure to SOL with staking rewards, all within a regulated vehicle available on conventional exchanges. This ETF expands institutional and retail access to digital assets and paves the way for other altcoin products. With expectations of an 'altcoin summer' and high probabilities of more approvals by the SEC, the second half of 2025 looks promising for assets like Solana.
The Solana ETF with staking, called REX-Osprey Solana + Staking ETF (SSK), was launched yesterday, July 2, 2025, in the United States, becoming the first approved crypto-assets ETF with staking rewards in the country. Custody and staking are managed by Anchorage Digital, the only federally chartered bank authorized to do so.
The launch is considered a milestone as it allows traditional investors to access Solana staking yields without directly dealing with blockchain technology. The approval reinforces the growth trend of altcoin ETFs.
The price of Solana reacted positively, surpassing $155, following the recent rise in Bitcoin, with technical analysts projecting continued gains if the institutional movement intensifies.
As of today's close, SOL has risen about 2–4%, trading between $150 and $156.
Technical indicators such as MACD, RSI, and chart patterns (like the pennant) suggest that the cryptocurrency may be about to enter a new bullish phase, with targets between $200 by August and $300 by the end of 2025, assuming the wave of altcoin ETFs is confirmed.
A positive catalyst not only for Solana but for other assets that offer staking rewards and may also come into the sights of large companies for ETF launches.
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