Volatility Shares Launches Solana Futures ETFs

Volatility Shares LLC introduced two Solana futures ETFs on March 20, 2025, providing new trading options for investors interested in the cryptocurrency market.

The launch signifies potential movement towards spot Solana ETFs and reflects growing optimism in the crypto sector amid a robust market environment.

Volatility Shares Bets on Solana with New ETFs

Volatility Shares LLC has launched two Solana futures ETFs: Solana ETF (SOLZ) and Volatility Shares 2X Solana ETF (SOLT). These products aim to capitalize on the expanding interest in Solana among investors. Justin Young, CEO of Volatility Shares, noted, “We were first to file for these ETFs, which allows us to launch first. The launch is due to renewed optimism for crypto innovation in the US brought by President Donald Trump’s administration.” For more about the launch, see this related article.

The launch follows the March 17 debut of Solana futures trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Volatility Shares cites renewed optimism in the market, partly due to policy changes in the U.S.

Market Readies for Spot Solana ETFs amid Price Activity

The latest price data indicates that Solana is currently trading at approximately $X, experiencing a fluctuation between $Y and $Z. Analysts suggest this aligns with previous market movements, reinforcing historical price patterns.

Industry analysts see this as paving the way for potential spot Solana ETF approvals. Historical trends suggest investors favor holding physical assets, lending weight to future spot ETF applications.

Altcoin ETF Strategies Mirror Ethereum Approach

This launch is the first for an altcoin since Ethereum’s ETF approval, echoing previous patterns where futures products preceded spot approvals.

Bloomberg Intelligence analysts estimate a 75% chance for spot Solana ETF approval in 2025. Historical trends indicate regulatory openness aligns with market optimism in moving toward spot approvals. Bloomberg Intelligence Analysts have estimated.