Quick Breakdown:
- SOL Strategies Inc. debuted on Nasdaq under ticker STKE, expanding institutional access to the Solana ecosystem.
- The company marked its U.S. listing with an on-chain bell-ringing ceremony and live Spaces event.
- Lion Group Holding plans to gradually convert its Solana (SOL) and Sui (SUI) holdings into Hyperliquid’s HYPE token.
SOL Strategies Inc., a Canadian firm dedicated to building and investing in the Solana blockchain ecosystem, has officially commenced trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol STKE. The move positions SOL Strategies as one of the first Solana-focused companies to secure a U.S. exchange listing, a step designed to open the door to deeper institutional participation in the Solana network.
— SOL Strategies (@solstrategies_) September 9, 2025
A Bridge Between Solana and Wall Street
By joining Nasdaq, SOL Strategies gains direct access to U.S. capital markets, expanding liquidity for investors seeking exposure to Solana’s infrastructure growth. The company continues to trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under HODL, but the Nasdaq listing underscores a strategic push to attract institutional capital at a time when Solana is cementing its place as a leading blockchain for decentralized applications and high-speed transactions.
To mark the occasion, SOL Strategies launched an on-chain bell-ringing ceremony via stke.community, allowing users to record their participation on the Solana blockchain. The digital-first celebration highlights the firm’s commitment to merging traditional finance practices with blockchain-native engagement. A live Spaces event also followed, featuring company executives and ecosystem partners.
Expanding Solana’s Institutional Footprint
CEO Leah Wald described the listing as a milestone not just for the company, but for Solana’s broader institutional visibility.
“This Nasdaq debut reflects our mission to deliver institutional-grade infrastructure for the Solana ecosystem,”
she said.
SOL Strategies provides capital, infrastructure support, and strategic investments to accelerate the adoption of decentralized applications built on Solana. With its Nasdaq debut, the firm reinforces the growing convergence between traditional finance and blockchain, spotlighting Solana as a serious contender in the race for scalable, high-throughput networks.
In another development, Lion Group Holding revealed on Monday that it will gradually convert its Solana (SOL) and Sui (SUI) holdings into Hyperliquid’s HYPE token. The firm said it would take a phased approach, leveraging market volatility to acquire HYPE at favourable entry points.
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