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Grayscale's Fifth Spot Solana ETF Filing with NYSE Boosts Approval Odds to 56%

Dec 3, 2024, 09:20 PM

Grayscale Investments has filed with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to convert its Grayscale Solana Trust (GSOL), which holds 1,416,427 shares valued at $170.01 per share, into a spot Solana Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). The NYSE filing to uplist the trust marks the fifth spot Solana ETF application, highlighting increased institutional interest in the cryptocurrency. Following Grayscale's application, market odds for Solana ETF approval by the second quarter have risen to 56%, according to Polymarket. Industry analysts, including Bloomberg Intelligence's James Seyffart, note that leadership at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 2025 is expected to be more crypto-friendly, potentially increasing the likelihood of ETF approvals in the coming years. The news has spurred positive momentum in Solana's price, driven largely by futures market activity.