TL;DR
- Polymarket projects a 78% chance of SEC approval for Solana (SOL) ETFs in 2025.
- Five asset managers, including Grayscale and VanEck, have already filed applications for Solana ETFs.
- Changes in SEC leadership could be crucial for unlocking the approval of these financial products.
Polymarket’s prediction market has sparked optimism about the future of Solana-based ETFs, forecasting a 78% chance that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve these products in 2025. This outlook comes as cryptocurrencies aim to establish themselves as legitimate options within the traditional financial system. Many investors believe that a positive outcome could further legitimize the cryptocurrency market and attract more institutional investors.
In recent months, five asset managers, including Grayscale, VanEck, 21Shares, Bitwise, and Canary Capital, have filed applications for Solana-based ETFs. However, these proposals face a critical hurdle due to the SEC’s skepticism toward crypto assets. The regulatory uncertainty has increased after the SEC classified SOL as a security in its ongoing lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase, raising concerns about the future of other major cryptos.
Optimism Amid Potential SEC Leadership Change
Analysts such as Eric Balchunas from Bloomberg and Nate Geraci from ETF Store believe that changes in SEC leadership, expected in 2025, could help facilitate the approval of Solana ETFs and other crypto assets like XRP, Hedera, and Litecoin. Balchunas argues that new leadership at the SEC will be crucial for driving approval for these financial products. In the meantime, industry players are closely watching any signs of regulatory shift.
Meanwhile, Polymarket’s survey, which started with a 45% chance of approval, has surged to above 70%, reflecting growing market optimism. However, a separate survey evaluating approval before July 2025 shows a decline in expectations, now at 57%.
Additionally, on December 19, Volatility Shares filed for three ETFs focused on Solana futures, although these contracts are not yet available on regulated exchanges. Despite this, experts view these developments as a positive sign for the eventual approval of Solana-linked financial products.
With a leadership change at the SEC on the horizon, 2025 could be a turning point for Solana ETFs. However, their approval will depend on how the regulatory landscape evolves in the coming months and how much progress is made in crypto regulations.
