REX Shares Launches First U.S. Staked Crypto ETF, Offering Solana Exposure with Yield
In a major milestone for crypto integration into traditional finance, REX Shares, in partnership with Osprey Funds, is launching the REX-Osprey Solana and Staking ETF—the first U.S.-listed exchange-traded fund to offer exposure to a staked cryptocurrency. The fund provides investors with direct access to Solana (SOL), along with the added benefit of staking rewards, positioning it as a groundbreaking product in the U.S. ETF market.
First of Its Kind: Staked Crypto ETF Debuts in the U.S.
The launch marks the first time American investors can gain regulated exposure to a staked digital asset via a public equities product. While crypto ETFs have steadily gained traction—especially those tied to Bitcoin and Ethereum—this is the first to offer on-chain yield generation through staking, a process where SOL tokens are locked into the network to help secure it and earn passive rewards.
“This is a significant evolution in crypto ETFs,” said a spokesperson for REX Shares. “Investors don’t just get price exposure—they get staking income, too.”
Unique Structure Earns SEC Nod
The ETF is structured as a C-Corporation, a format that helped secure positive feedback from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)—a key hurdle for any crypto-linked fund. This legal structure may prove critical in helping future staked-asset ETFs gain regulatory acceptance, as it allows for more straightforward tax treatment and reporting of staking yields.
Staking Rewards Included
Unlike traditional crypto ETFs that merely track the price of a token, the REX-Osprey Solana and Staking ETF will also generate yield through Solana staking. This yield will be passed on to investors, enhancing potential returns. Solana currently offers one of the highest staking rewards among major blockchains, making it an attractive choice for the fund’s debut.
Market Reacts: Solana Rallies on ETF News
The market responded swiftly to the announcement. Solana’s price surged 6% to $158 following the news, and has gained 12% over the past week, signaling strong investor enthusiasm. Analysts see the ETF as a signal that Solana is maturing into a more institutionally accepted asset, following in the footsteps of Ethereum and Bitcoin.
A Broader Shift in Crypto Finance
The ETF launch highlights a growing trend: the convergence of decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional investing frameworks. As spot crypto ETFs continue to gain approval, the addition of staking products represents the next frontier—blending yield-generation mechanisms from blockchain ecosystems with the regulatory and operational familiarity of the ETF model.
With the REX-Osprey Solana and Staking ETF, retail and institutional investors alike can now gain 24/7 blockchain exposure and on-chain income—all within the structure of a traditional investment vehicle.
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