- VanEck and Jito Labs filed a Solana staking ETF.
- Bridging DeFi and TradFi finance.
- Opens institutional access to Solana staking.
VanEck and Jito Labs have filed the first-ever U.S. ETF backed by Solana’s JitoSOL token, representing a crucial link between DeFi yields and traditional financial markets.
This pioneering ETF filing could transform market structures, enhance institutional access to DeFi, and potentially increase Solana’s total value locked as traditional finance integrates blockchain technology.
VanEck and Jito Labs have filed for the first Solana liquid staking ETF in the U.S., bridging decentralized finance with regulated market infrastructure.
The ETF signifies a new opportunity in blending DeFi yields with traditional finance, drawing notable institutional interest and market anticipation.
U.S. Debut of Solana Staking ETF by VanEck and Jito
VanEck and Jito Labs are collaborating to launch the first U.S. ETF utilizing a Solana liquid staking token (JitoSOL) . This strategic initiative aims to bridge the gap between DeFi and traditional finance through regulated infrastructure.
The filing marks VanEck’s continued innovation in crypto assets, notably following their spot Bitcoin and Ethereum products. Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research, emphasized the ETF’s significance in integrating DeFi with broader financial markets.
“We’ve been very selective with our single-token ETF filings this year, but today’s S-1 for the VanEck JitoSOL ETF matters. If listed, it would represent a new piece of market infrastructure that bridges DeFi innovation with TradFi accessibility.” — Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research, VanEck
Anticipated Institutional Investment Surge in Solana
The new ETF is expected to affect institutional investment in Solana , allowing exposure to both SOL price and staking yields. Positive shifts in Solana’s total value locked have been observed since the announcement.
Financial markets may see increased institutional capital inflow to Solana. According to an August 2025 SEC guidance , liquid staking tokens are not considered securities, which broadens the scope for such compliant ETF structures.
Historical Impact of VanEck’s Bitcoin Spot ETF
Previous examples include the Bitcoin Spot ETF by VanEck, enabling broad market participation and enhancing liquidity and trading volume. This filing could follow similar trends, fostering greater engagement from traditional investors in DeFi.
Projected outcomes may include expanded liquidity for Solana and strengthened ties between decentralized and traditional financial sectors. Historical trends suggest a potential rise in market adoption of staking-based ETFs.
