A new milestone in cryptocurrency investment products is set to unfold this Wednesday, as REX Shares prepares to launch the first-ever U.S.-listed staked crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to a company announcement shared on X.
The ETF will track the price of Solana (SOL) and offer staking rewards to its holders — making it the first of its kind to combine price exposure with yield generation in a U.S.-regulated product.
The fund is designed to mirror Solana’s market performance while simultaneously distributing staking yields to investors. Staking allows holders to contribute tokens to a blockchain network’s security and operations in exchange for periodic rewards, which the fund aims to pass along to shareholders.
REX Shares promoted the ETF as a groundbreaking product, stating:
“Coming Wednesday: The First-Ever Staked Crypto ETF in the U.S.!”
The launch follows a joint filing by REX Shares and Osprey Funds with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in May. The two firms filed to register C-corporation ETFs that would invest directly in crypto assets — one focused on Solana and the other on Ethereum (ETH).
Both funds are structured to stake a portion of the crypto assets held, thereby generating additional yield beyond just asset appreciation.
This marks a significant step in integrating staking-based returns into traditional investment vehicles. While spot Bitcoin ETFs have already seen success, this staked ETF introduces a new dynamic for investors seeking passive crypto income within a regulated framework.
The launch could pave the way for more staked asset ETFs in the U.S. market, especially as investor interest grows in decentralized finance (DeFi) and income-generating digital asset strategies.
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