NEW: 🇺🇸 T Rowe Price files for an Active Crypto ETF https://t.co/BVQEI5Xwc8 ...

JUST IN: 🇺🇸 $1.77 trillion T Rowe Price files for an Active Crypto ETF. https://t.co/yas0sEpvJO ...

The world’s first Solana spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) has been approved in Hong Kong, ahead of the US or any other major crypto hub. After Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL) becomes third to receive such regulatory approval for a spot ETF in Hong Kong. The Securities and Futures Commission’s newly approved ChinaAMC (the leading local asset manager) Solana ETF will begin trading within a week, on 27 October 2025. Additionally, it will be available under three currency options: Hong Kong Doll ...

Core Viewpoint - T. Rowe Price has filed for an actively managed crypto exchange-traded fund, indicating a significant move into the cryptocurrency investment space [1] Group 1 - The filing represents T. Rowe Price's strategic expansion into the cryptocurrency market [1] - The actively managed approach suggests a focus on dynamic investment strategies within the crypto sector [1]

🔥 BIG: Crypto trading firm FalconX is acquiring 21Shares, one of the largest crypto ETF manager. https://t.co/jT67VucYRB ...

💥BREAKING:Crypto ETF filings have surged to 155, spanning 35 digital assets since 2024. ...

🚨 JUST IN: There are currently 155 crypto ETF filings tracking 35 different digital assets.Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas says, possibly over 200 ETFs could hit the market in the next 12 months. https://t.co/thFfwWB2Vc ...

Core Viewpoint - VanEck has filed for a Lido Staked Ethereum ETF, marking the first attempt to offer this type of product in the market [1][2]. Group 1: ETF Filing Details - The S-1 registration application for the Lido Staked Ethereum ETF was submitted to the US SEC on October 16, with the fund designed to track the prices of staked ETH based on MarketVector's LDO Staked Ethereum Benchmark Rate index [2][3]. - Investors in the ETF will gain regulated exposure to Ethereum and staking rewards from the Lido liquid staking protocol [3]. Group 2: Market Context and Performance - As of now, there are 8.49 million ETH staked on Lido, valued at over $33.37 billion, representing 59.88% of the total market [5]. - Following the announcement of the ETF filing, the price of stETH has decreased by 5.73% in the last 24 hours, currently trading at $3,775.13, despite a 17.24% increase in trading volume to $84.46 million [7]. Group 3: Regulatory Environment - The SEC's updated Generic Listing Standards will allow for a reduced approval timeline for crypto ETFs, decreasing from 240 days to 75 days, which benefits VanEck's filing [6].

Core Insights - Volatility Shares aims to launch Bitcoin and other digital asset ETFs that provide five times daily exposure to the asset class [1] - The proposed funds include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP ETFs, as well as funds with amplified exposure to crypto-related stocks like Coinbase and Strategy [1] Group 1: ETF Characteristics - Typical ETFs track the price of an asset and trade on stock exchanges, while leveraged ETFs use debt to amplify returns, potentially increasing both gains and losses by up to five times [2] - Volatility Shares has previously filed for ETFs with three times exposure to daily returns and launched two ETFs tracking Solana futures with two times daily exposure [3] Group 2: Market Developments - Existing leveraged crypto ETFs include Defiance ETF's MSTX, which provides a leveraged position in Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy's stock, amplifying gains and losses by 175% [4] - The SEC approved 11 Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024 after a decade of rejections, launched by major asset managers like BlackRock and Fidelity, marking the most successful ETF launch in history [4] - Asset managers are now seeking approval for ETFs that provide exposure to altcoins such as Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin, with some already trading [5]

Market Activity - The U S crypto ETF filings opened with 21 new filings in October, reflecting renewed market activity [1] Regulatory Landscape - Ongoing regulatory and political uncertainty exists despite market activity [1]