Solana (SOL) Gained Momentum Ahead of the Launch of Its First-Ever Futures ETFs

Solana (SOL/USD) gained momentum Wednesday ahead of the launch of its first-ever futures exchange-traded fund products.

Solana SOL/USD displayed strong momentum on Wednesday, advancing over 7% and becoming the second-most successful large-cap cryptocurrency in the last 24 hours. This rally was fueled by the upcoming launch of the first-ever futures exchange-traded fund products tracking Solana, set for Thursday.

What Happened: Solana experienced a 54% increase in trading volume to reach $3.65 billion, outperforming market leaders Bitcoin BTC/USD and Ethereum ETH/USD, which showed gains of 3.82% and 5.11%, respectively.

Florida-based Volatility Shares LLC is introducing two new ETFs that will track Solana futures. These ETFs, named Volatility Shares Solana ETF with the ticker SOLZ and Volatility Shares 2X Solana ETF with the ticker SOLT, are set to begin trading on Thursday, July 20.

"In order to obtain exposure to Solana, the Fund intends to typically enter into cash-settled Solana Futures Contracts," stated the registration statement for the ETFs, which will be listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange.

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It's important to distinguish these products from Solana spot ETF products, for which applications are pending with the SEC from issuers like Grayscale, Canary Capital, and 21Shares.

Unlike spot ETFs, which hold the cryptocurrency directly, futures ETFs follow its price movements through regulated futures contracts.

Currently, traders can gain exposure to Bitcoin futures through ProShares Bitcoin ETF BITO and ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Futures Strategy ETF ARKA.

Solana's price increased by 5.77% over the past 24 hours, reaching $133.58 at the time of writing, according to Benzinga Pro. Since the beginning of the year, the coin's value has decreased by 29%.

Solana Surges 7% as First Futures ETFs Set to Debut Thursday

Solana displayed significant momentum on Wednesday, rising over 7% and becoming the second-most successful large-cap cryptocurrency in the last 24 hours. This rally was driven by the anticipation of the first-ever futures exchange-traded fund products launching on Thursday.

Florida-based Volatility Shares LLC is introducing two new ETFs that will track Solana futures. These ETFs, named Volatility Shares Solana ETF with the ticker SOLZ and Volatility Shares 2X Solana ETF with the ticker SOLT, offering twice the leveraged exposure, are set to begin trading on Thursday, July 20.

"In order to obtain exposure to Solana, the Fund intends to typically enter into cash-settled Solana Futures Contracts," stated the registration statement for the ETFs, which will be listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange.

It's crucial to note that these products are different from Solana spot ETF products, applications for which have been submitted to the SEC by issuers such as Grayscale, Canary Capital, and 21Shares. Unlike spot ETFs, which hold the cryptocurrency directly, futures ETFs follow its price through regulated futures contracts.

At present, traders can gain exposure to Bitcoin futures through ProShares Bitcoin ETF BITO and ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Futures Strategy ETF ARKA.

Solana's price increased by 5.77% over the past 24 hours, reaching $133.58 at the time of writing, according to Benzinga Pro. Since the beginning of the year, the coin's value has decreased by 29%.