Emre Yumlu 
According to analysts, The Solana futures ETF could boost institutional adoption and pave the way for a future Solana spot ETF.
Solana Futures ETF Could Drive Institutional Adoption, but Inflows May Be Limited
The crypto industry is preparing for the launch of the first Solana futures exchange-traded fund (ETF). Experts believe this move could potentially pave the way for a future Solana spot ETF.
Volatility Shares will launch two Solana futures ETFs on March 20: the Volatility Shares Solana ETF (SOLZ) and the Volatility Shares 2X Solana ETF (SOLT).
Ryan Lee, Chief Analyst at Bitget Research, suggests that these ETFs could attract new institutional investors to the SOL token and strengthen Solana’s market position. According to Lee, this development could narrow the market cap gap between Solana and Ethereum.
SOL vs ETH Competition
Lee emphasized that Solana ETFs offer a regulated investment vehicle, which could attract billions in capital and make Solana more competitive against Ethereum. However, he noted that Ethereum’s entrenched ecosystem remains a significant obstacle for Solana.
On the other hand, some analysts predict that inflows into the Solana futures ETF might be limited. Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas forecasts that similar to the spot Ethereum ETF, the Solana futures ETF might see a limited influx of capital.
Is a Solana Spot ETF on the Horizon?
Although the Solana futures ETF could strengthen Solana’s position among major cryptocurrencies, it may not capture the attention of investors as significantly as anticipated. However, the inclusion of Solana in the U.S. President Donald Trump’s Digital Assets Working Group, alongside Cardano’s token and XRP, has legitimized its place within the ecosystem.
Anmol Singh, co-founder of Bullet, a decentralized perpetual futures exchange, pointed out that while the Solana spot ETF has yet to be approved, the release of the futures ETF makes it a logical next step.
According to JPMorgan’s analysis, if a Solana spot ETF is approved, it could attract between $3 billion to $6 billion in net inflows during the first six months, potentially surpassing the adoption rate of Ethereum ETFs. However, Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart mentioned that the SEC’s review period might push approval until 2026.
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