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VanEck Sees Potential For Solana ETFs In The Near Future

Published 01/08/2024, 19:07
Updated 01/08/2024, 22:15
VanEck Sees Potential For Solana ETFs In The Near Future
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  • VanEck sees potential for Solana ETFs in the near future, contrasting with BlackRock’s cautious stance.
  • Regulatory environment and market maturity are key factors influencing the timeline for Solana ETF approval.
  • Industry players and regulators have divergent views on the readiness of Solana for ETF products.

The possibility of Solana-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has emerged as a topic of heated discussion. VanEck’s Head of Digital Assets Research, Mathew Sigel, has taken a bullish stance, suggesting that Solana ETFs could materialize sooner than anticipated.

This optimistic outlook stands in stark contrast to the more conservative approach adopted by industry giant BlackRock, which considers such a development premature at this juncture.

Regulatory Hurdles for a Solana ETF

Sigel points to the European market as a harbinger of what’s to come, highlighting the existence of various crypto-based exchange-traded products (ETPs) already in circulation across the Atlantic.

These include both single-coin offerings and diversified basket options, setting a precedent that Sigel believes could be replicated in the United States. However, the regulatory landscape in the US presents a formidable obstacle, with SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s stance serving as a significant hurdle to overcome.

Drawing parallels between Solana and Ethereum, Sigel posits that the approval of an Ethereum ETF could pave the way for a Solana counterpart.

This perspective underscores the interconnected nature of cryptocurrency advancements and regulatory decisions, suggesting that breakthroughs for one digital asset could have cascading effects on others.

The cryptocurrency community has not overlooked the potential impact of political changes on the regulatory environment. Donald Trump’s recent pledge to replace Gary Gensler as SEC chair, should he be elected president, has injected an additional layer of uncertainty into the equation.

Such a change in leadership could potentially usher in a more crypto-friendly regulatory regime, altering the trajectory of ETF approvals.

BlackRock’s digital asset head, Robert Mitchnick, offers a contrasting viewpoint, emphasizing the importance of market capitalization and asset maturity in ETF considerations.

Mitchnick highlights the gap between leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum and smaller assets like Solana, suggesting that this disparity poses challenges for the near-term approval of a Solana ETF.

This article was originally published on thenewscrypto.com

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