Fidelity is preparing to debut its spot Solana Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) following VanEck, which rolled out a similar fund on November 17. The Solana ETF competition is heating up gradually as two other asset management firms have also launched their SOL ETF a few weeks earlier. Overall, there is still a conversation on whether BlackRock will join this race for altcoin ETFs. BlackRock Refuses to Join Solana ETF Race Fidelity is expected to launch its spot Solana ETF on November 18, coming fourth after ...

Market Overview - Bitcoin has recently experienced a "death cross" and closed out a third consecutive week of losses, raising concerns in the crypto market [1][2] - The broader crypto market is also facing declines, with significant liquidation events contributing to the downturn [4][5] Investor Sentiment - Experts suggest that current market conditions may present a buying opportunity for long-term investors, as signs of market exhaustion are emerging [6][11] - There is a consensus among analysts that Bitcoin and Ethereum are nearing a bottom, making them attractive for long-term investment [6][10] Ethereum Insights - Ethereum is viewed as a smart contract platform with significant growth potential, particularly in areas like stablecoins and tokenization of various assets [9][12] - The transaction volumes and value locked on Ethereum are on the rise, indicating a healthy ecosystem [9] Regulatory Environment - The regulatory landscape for crypto has shifted towards encouraging innovation, contrasting with previous administrations that imposed strict sanctions [22] - This change is seen as crucial for the future of digital finance and the integration of AI with crypto [22] ETF Developments - The recent launch of the Salana ETF attracted $420 million in its first week, highlighting strong demand for quality crypto ETFs [18][20] - The market is expected to see a surge in ETF launches, with predictions of over 100 new products in 2026, particularly index-based crypto ETPs [24][26] Granny Shots ETF - The Granny Shots ETF has performed well, gathering $3.6 billion in assets in its first year and outperforming broader indices [28][30] - Plans are in place to expand the Granny Shots lineup with new products targeting small and mid-cap stocks and income generation [30][31]

RT Solana Sensei (@SolanaSensei)HUGE SOLANA NEWS!!JUST IN: @CashApp (57M users) will allow USDC payments with Solana in early 2026.And that’s just the latest win.Solana has been stacking major integrations and breaking records across the board:- @WesternUnion integrating USDC on Solana for global transfers- @SoFi Bank enabling customers to buy and sell SOL directly- @BitwiseInvest launching the Solana Staking ETF ($BSOL) with record breaking institutional inflows- @RobinhoodApp integrating @JupiterExchange ...

ETF Filings and Launches - 21Shares files S-1 with the SEC to launch a $HYPE ETF [1] - Bitwise's Solana Staking ETF sees $72 million volume on day 2 [1] Altcoin ETF Market - The market may see stronger than expected appetite for altcoin ETFs [1]

ETF Performance - BitwiseInvest Solana Staking ETF 在纽约证券交易所 (NYSE) 首秀后，交易额达到 5600 万美元 [1] - 该 ETF 是 2026 年最大的 ETF 首秀 [1] Industry Perspective - Solana 质押 ETF 将吸引机构投资者数十亿美元的资金 [1] - BSOL 被描述为“拼图中缺失的部分” [1]

ETF Launch & Performance - Bitwise's Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) achieved $57.91 million in first-day trading volume, surpassing all crypto ETF launches in 2025 [1] - BSOL's debut exceeded the $52 million forecast, indicating strong investor confidence in Solana [4] - The fund had already attracted $223 million in assets before trading commenced [1] Solana & Staking - BSOL is the first Solana staking ETF approved for trading in the U S [2] - The ETF offers investors exposure to Solana (SOL) while generating an estimated 7% annual yield from staking rewards [2] Institutional Sentiment & Market Outlook - Bitwise views the ETF as part of a broader institutional shift towards staking-based returns [3] - JPMorgan estimates that Solana and XRP ETFs could attract up to $8 billion in inflows within six months of launch [4] Comparisons - Canary Capital's HBAR ETF had $8 million in day-one volume, and its Litecoin ETF had only $1 million [4]

ETF Performance - Bitwise's Solana Staking ETF achieved $55 million in first-day trading volume [1] - The ETF's debut represents the highest first-day trading volume for any crypto ETF in 2025 [1]

Crypto Market & ETFs - Bitwise's Solana Staking ETF debut recorded $55 million in trading volume, the highest first-day volume for a crypto ETF launched in 2025 [1] - Ripple-backed Evernorth acquired $1 billion in XRP ahead of its Nasdaq debut [3] Stablecoins & Blockchain - Visa will enable payments in four stablecoins across four blockchains with fiat conversion support [1] - Western Union plans to launch a stablecoin on the Solana blockchain [3] - Circle launched a public testnet for Arc, its new payments-focused blockchain [3] Fintech & Payments - PayPal is partnering with OpenAI to power instant checkout and agentic commerce in ChatGPT [3] Prediction Markets & Social Media - Truth Social is partnering with Cryptocom to launch a social media prediction market platform [1] Interest Rate Expectations - Markets are pricing in a 99.5% chance of a Federal Reserve rate cut to 3.75–4.00% at the FOMC meeting [2] SPAC & Public Offerings - Securitize, backed by BlackRock, is set to go public via a $1.25 billion SPAC merger with a Cantor Fitzgerald affiliate [3] Prediction Market Expansion - Polymarket plans to return to the U S within weeks, focusing on sports [3]

ETF Performance - Bitwise Solana Staking ETF 在首日交易量达到 55 million 美元 [1] - 该 ETF 首日交易量为 2025 年所有加密货币 ETF 中最高 [1]

ETF Performance - Bitwise's Solana Staking ETF 首秀获得 223 million 美元的资金流入，表明机构需求强劲 [1]