BlackRock vs VanEck: Solana ETF Takes Center Stage In This Epic Battle

As a seasoned crypto investor with over a decade of experience navigating the digital asset landscape, I find myself cautiously optimistic about the impending Solana ETF. While I acknowledge that the US elections and the current market cap contribution of Solana could potentially delay its arrival, I believe in VanEck’s conviction to lead crypto innovation in the US market.


From my perspective as a crypto investor, while some BlackRock executives are expressing caution about not diving into crypto Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), VanEck seems to be taking a bold approach. Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets at VanEck, has hinted that the launch of Solana ETFs might happen sooner than what many anticipate.

Solana ETFs Coming Soon

In a recent conversation on The Wolf of All Streets Podcast with Scott Melker, Sigel predicted that Solana ETFs might soon make an appearance on Wall Street, potentially catching many off guard. While the BlackRock Ethereum ETF has been performing well post-launch, it seems that their executives are hesitant about introducing more crypto ETFs to the market.

A day prior, BlackRock’s Chief Investment Officer, Samara Cohen, stated that there’s currently little interest in a Solana Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) within the market. Contrary to this view, VanEck asserts that this assumption might not hold true. Disputing the doubts among industry participants, Sigel expressed:

“We disagree with the notion that Bitcoin and Ethereum will be the only ETFs. The market in Europe already boasts a variety of crypto ETPs, including single coin and basket options, and we aim to lead this innovation in the U.S. as well.”

VanEck Digital Asset’s head expressed his optimism about upcoming regulatory adjustments, believing they could pave the way for an increase in crypto Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). The SEC’s recent modification in the Binance lawsuit, which removes 10 altcoins from the list of third-party securities, has ignited optimism within the market.

As an analyst, I find myself expressing optimism tempered by pragmatism regarding Solana’s ETF. Commissioner Hester Pierce, a proponent of cryptocurrencies within the SEC, suggests that further persuasive evidence may be required before this ETF can make its market debut.

Although Sigel emphasized the importance of diversifying crypto Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), he remains skeptical that a multi-basket approach will prove successful.

Will the ETF come ahead in 2024?

It appears that the prospect of a Solana Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) from providers like VanEck might be uncertain this year due to the upcoming U.S. elections. Moreover, since Solana represents only 3.3% of the total crypto market capitalization, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may question whether the altcoin can meet the necessary liquidity and protection against price manipulation standards required for an ETF.

At the moment, the value of Solana is seeing increased downward selling, dropping approximately 6.7%, and falling below the $170 mark. Analysts predict that Solana could surpass $200 before the end of this year.

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2024-08-01 08:30