Could BlackRock Undercut Solana ETF Competitors at the Finish Line?

Speaking with fellow analyst Nate Geraci, Seyffart posited that early filers have dedicated considerable time and resources to fulfill regulatory prerequisites. Consequently, permitting a latecomer to launch on the same day could be perceived as inequitable.

VanEck initiated the Solana ETF endeavor in mid-2024, subsequently followed by a series of applications from Bitwise, Grayscale, Invesco, 21Shares, CoinShares, Canary Capital, Franklin Templeton, and Fidelity. Since then, the SEC has deferred decisions and requested amendments to filings to ensure legal precision.

While BlackRock has not yet expressed interest in a single-asset Solana ETF, Seyffart proposed that the firm might instead pursue a more comprehensive crypto index, encompassing assets beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. Geraci speculated that BlackRock could be observing the market to gauge the success of competing products before committing, potentially allowing them to "swoop in" should market demand prove robust.

Seyffart pointed out that foregoing a Solana ETF would not represent a significant detriment to BlackRock, considering that Bitcoin and Ethereum constitute approximately 90% of the overall crypto market capitalization. Nevertheless, he perceives substantial potential for diversified crypto index products to capture investor interest.

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