SOL Strategies Now Trading on Nasdaq as STKE with $94M Solana Treasury Holdings

Core Insights - SOL Strategies has commenced trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker STKE, marking it as the first Solana-focused public company to achieve a U.S. listing with $94 million in Solana treasury holdings [1] - The company has undergone a one-for-eight share consolidation, reducing outstanding shares from 176 million to 22 million to meet exchange requirements [1] Company Operations - SOL Strategies operates as a "foreign private issuer" under SEC rules, allowing it to be exempt from certain U.S. regulatory requirements, including proxy solicitation rules and Section 16 filings [3] - The current capital structure includes 22 million common shares outstanding, 12 million warrants, and 5.3 million stock options following the consolidation [3] Rebranding and Focus - The firm rebranded from Cypherpunk Holdings in September 2024, shifting its focus entirely to Solana blockchain infrastructure and investment [4] - SOL Strategies manages 3.62 million SOL under delegation, including 402,623 SOL from its treasury, valued at C$111.7 million [4] Market Participation - Record participation includes 8,812 unique wallets staking with the firm, and Cathie Wood's ARK Invest moved 3.6 million SOL worth approximately C$888 million to SOL Strategies infrastructure in July [4] Competitive Landscape - SOL Strategies faces increasing competition as institutions race to build massive Solana treasuries, with Forward Industries announcing a $1.65 billion private placement led by Galaxy Digital, Jump Crypto, and Multicoin Capital [5] - Galaxy Digital contributes institutional infrastructure, including trading, lending, and staking services, while Jump Crypto provides technical expertise through initiatives like the Firedancer validator client [6] - DeFi Development Corporation holds 1.27 million SOL valued at $248 million after raising $122.5 million in debt financing led by Cantor Fitzgerald [6]