First US Staking ETF Launches with Direct Solana Exposure

REX Shares will launch the first crypto ETF with staking in the United States on Wednesday, offering investors direct exposure to the Solana (SOL) cryptocurrency and the opportunity to earn staking rewards. The fund, officially named the REX-Osprey Solana and Staking ETF, was confirmed Monday by issuer REX Shares.

According to the available information, the ETF will hold spot SOL and distribute the staking rewards to investors. Staking is a common mechanism used by proof-of-stake blockchains in which token holders help secure the network in exchange for yield.

This launch marks a first on the U.S. market, making it the first ETF to integrate staking into a listed product. The move could attract institutional interest in digital assets by simplifying access through regulated financial instruments.

On Monday, Solana was trading at approximately $149.90, based on market data. The ETF enters the market during a period of growing demand for crypto-related financial products that are both regulated and accessible via traditional investment platforms.