Wall Street opens the door to staking: ETH and SOL make history with their first staking ETFs, launching today.

NYSE Arca opened trading for Ethereum and Solana staking-linked products, marking a milestone for institutional cryptocurrency adoption.

October 6th marks an important date for investing in digital assets, as Wall Street launches the first exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that integrate staking functionality for cryptocurrencies, specifically for Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL). 

According to Eleanor Terrett of Crypto in America, these staking funds are listed today on the US stock exchange NYSE Arca. This development opens up new possibilities for traditional investors, allowing them to earn staking rewards within regulated financial products, eliminating many of the technical and management barriers to trading cryptocurrencies directly.

Digital asset manager Grayscale Investments is leading this evolution with the launch de three funds that incorporate staking activity to its existing structures: the Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) and the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust (ETH) for Ethereum, and the Grayscale Solana Trust (GSOL) for Solana. 

According to Terrett, Ethereum-based investment products are listed on the NYSE Arca stock exchange, while the Solana fund operates as a product. Over The Counter (OTC), although it has plans to move to an ETP listing soon.

The integration of staking into ETFs: a leap forward for crypto investing

El staking It involves locking cryptocurrencies into a blockchain network to help validate transactions and strengthen network security, in exchange for receiving periodic rewards that function similarly to interest on a savings account. In the context of these new ETFs, staking is now managed within the fund itself, greatly simplifying the process for investors. 

While ETHE rewards are distributed directly to holders, ETH and GSOL reinvest staking profits, reflecting a progressive increase in the pool's value, allow investors to benefit without having to manage the tokens or their keys.

Terrett he highlighted that the launch of these funds comes at a key regulatory moment. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) gave its approval in September to Generic rules for listing cryptocurrency-related listed products, a framework that provides greater legal certainty for issuers and purchasers of these financial assets. Furthermore, earlier this year, the SEC issued clear guidance establishing that staking, within certain parameters, does not constitute a violation of US securities laws, thus clearing up one of the main regulatory uncertainties affecting crypto products.

According to the journalist, with this regulatory liberalization and the entry of these new staking ETFs into the market, Wall Street is moving toward greater integration of the crypto ecosystem with traditional financial instruments, offering institutional and retail investors a simpler and more regulated way to participate in the rewards generated by staking.

New ETFs expand the US crypto map

The Grayscale Solana Trust (GSOL) product, while currently traded OTC, is expected to soon become an ETF or ETP with formal listing on regulated markets, joining a growing list of such products for altcoins in the US market. 

Additionally, analysts estimate that the SEC will approve more similar funds in the coming weeks, especially for cryptocurrencies such as Litecoin and XRP.

This expectation responds not only to the wave Growing applications to list altcoin ETFs, but also to investors seeking to diversify their exposure beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, seeking to access advantages such as those offered by staking on new blockchains. Regulatory alignment with these new investment possibilities suggests a consolidation of the US crypto market, which is increasingly showing greater maturity and capacity to accommodate both institutional and retail capital under clear regulatory frameworks.

On the other hand, the arrival of these staking ETFs also indicates a significant development in the financial infrastructure that supports the integration of cryptocurrencies into traditional systems. Relevant financial institutions are already working with blockchain technologies, and products like Grayscale's facilitate participation in these assets through vehicles that investors are familiar with and that comply with US legal requirements.

In this sense, the crypto ecosystem continues to expand the range of products that drive its adoption within mainstream financial circles, and this integration of staking in ETFs represents an essential step toward democratizing access to benefits that until now required technical skills and greater direct exposure to market volatility.

A new era of altcoin investing

The launch of the first staking-enabled ETFs for Ethereum and Solana on Wall Street represents a key development in the evolution of cryptocurrency investing. By allowing traditional investors to access rewards generated by active participation in the network—in a simple, regulated manner, and with a standard financial product—a new era opens for the digital asset market. This occurs in a regulatory context that recently approved the listing of new crypto products and validated the legality of staking, reducing uncertainties and laying a solid foundation for future advancements.

With the imminent approval of more funds that will include altcoins like Litecoin and XRP, and the expansion of OTC products into traditional ETFs, Wall Street shows that cryptocurrencies are becoming more integrated than ever into the institutional and retail financial fabric. 

As we look toward the end of 2025, this trend promises greater accessibility for those who wish to benefit from the growing crypto universe, consolidating its place in the digital economy and global financial markets.