VanEck’s planned Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund has been listed with the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) under the ticker symbol VSOL, signaling another step in mainstreaming Solana exposure for traditional investors.
According to DTCC records, the fund is labeled “VANECK SOLANA TR COM SHS BEN INT” and falls under the ‘D’ settlement category, an industry standard indicating eligibility for electronic trading and clearing once regulatory and exchange approvals are secured.
Solana, a high-speed blockchain network designed for scalable decentralized applications, has gained significant attention as an alternative to Ethereum due to its lower transaction costs and growing developer ecosystem.
Although spot Solana ETFs are not yet approved for trading in the U.S., several asset managers have filed proposals with the Securities and Exchange Commission to offer such products once the regulatory landscape permits.
VanEck, an early mover in crypto investment products, currently operates Bitcoin and Ethereum futures ETFs and has launched several digital asset equity funds globally.
The listing of VSOL reflects the firm’s broader strategy to expand investor access to emerging layer-1 blockchain networks through regulated vehicles.
VanEck has not announced a formal launch date for VSOL trading.
The listing comes days after the SEC asked Solana ETF applicants to submit amended S‑1 registration statements. The move prompted some firms to file fresh applications in an attempt to chase.
Filings were due around mid‑June, and the SEC said it planned to respond within roughly 30 days.
Bloomberg analysts believe that if the amended filings are processed swiftly, an approval window of three to five weeks could be possible, potentially setting the stage for a July launch.
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