Ethereum Solana staking ETF regulatory review

Key Points:* SEC examines staking ETFs by REX and Osprey Funds for compliance.

• Listing on Nasdaq postponed pending resolution of legal issues.
• Market experts highlight potential faster market entry strategies. Potentially accelerating the launch, industry experts like Eric Balchunas noted the filing strategy could expedite market entry. The scrutiny emphasizes regulatory complexities in ETF approvals.

Market observers, including analysts such as James Seyffart, regard these products as potential game-changers in ETF innovation. Both ETFs intend to operate within a unique C-corporation structure, which is “very rare in the ETF world,” according to Seyffart.

SEC’s Impact on Staking ETFs Launch and Market Dynamics

The SEC issued a formal note about registration and disclosure issues concerning the REX-Osprey ETH + Staking ETF (ESK) and Rex-Osprey SOL + Staking ETF (SSK). These funds, managed by REX Shares and Osprey Funds, are slated for Nasdaq. REX Shares declared they will hold off on launching pending resolution.

Enthusiasts hope for swift regulatory clarity.

“All of this, assuming they launch in near future, is a bunch of clever legal and regulatory work-arounds to get these products to market.” — James Seyffart, ETF Analyst, Bloomberg

Historical SEC Approaches and Ethereum’s Price Movement

Did you know? The SEC’s caution mirrors its approach to previous ETF reviews, such as Bitwise’s Ether ETF, highlighting ongoing regulatory challenges for staking ETFs.

Ethereum (ETH), priced at $2,525.97 with a market cap of $304.94 billion, saw a 36.80% rise over the last 30 days, according to CoinMarketCap. Despite a minor 0.06% decline over the past 24 hours, its market dominance stands at 9.32%.

Ethereum(ETH), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 00:52 UTC on June 1, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap The Coincu research team suggests this SEC interaction may prompt further regulatory reviews and inspire alternative financial products within the ETF market. Innovations could follow, adapting to evolving compliance standards, addressing potential hurdles in staking and related asset offerings.