Canada is set to launch the world’s first spot Solana (SOL) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that will include staking rewards on April 16, following approval from the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC). Four major issuers—Purpose Investments, Evolve ETFs, CI Global Asset Management, and 3iQ—will provide these groundbreaking funds, representing a significant milestone in cryptocurrency investment products.
Unlike futures-based ETFs, these spot Solana ETFs will hold SOL tokens directly, giving investors real-time exposure to Solana’s price movements. Each fund will track a different Solana-related index, offering diversified investment strategies while maintaining on-chain asset backing. This approach strengthens Canada’s position as a pioneer in crypto ETF innovation, building on its earlier launches of the first spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.
A key feature of these new ETFs is the integration of staking rewards. The funds will participate in Solana’s staking mechanism to earn additional returns, which are expected to enhance investors’ net gains. These staking rewards can help offset management fees and operational costs, effectively lowering the cost of holding the ETF over time. Solana’s staking yields are anticipated to be higher than those from Ethereum staking, reflecting the network’s more generous reward structure.
The ETFs plan to distribute staking rewards back to shareholders, providing a direct benefit from the network’s consensus process. While the exact operational details of how staking will be managed remain undisclosed, the documentation mentions involvement “via TD,” indicating that TD Bank will distribute fund-related information but not directly handle staking or custody.
Meanwhile, Coinbase’s Canadian director has cautioned that Canada’s cryptocurrency sector is at risk due to unclear regulations, potentially hindering its global digital economy integration despite significant Canadian crypto ownership and dissatisfaction with the traditional financial system. The uncertainty is compounded by a potential shift in political leadership, with a figure known for Bitcoin skepticism possibly becoming Prime Minister
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