REX Shares Files for Ethereum, Solana Staking ETFs

REX Shares has filed to launch Ethereum and Solana ETFs featuring staking elements, with filings submitted to the U.S. SEC. The ETFs are expected to debut in weeks, pending Nasdaq and Depository Trust Company approvals.

This ETF filing is significant as it introduces the first U.S. ETFs allowing staking, addressing previous product gaps, and potentially affecting market dynamics.

Unique ETF Structure

REX Shares, the ETF provider, has submitted filings for Ethereum and Solana ETFs. These ETFs are structured as C-corporations, a rare occurrence in the ETF market. The focus is on enabling staking through a unique regulatory framework. James Seyffart, Senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg, remarked, “These ETFs are structured as c-corps. Which is very rare in the ETF world.” The ETFs aim to offer spot exposure using Cayman subsidiaries for the legal execution of staking.

The usage of a C-corp structure and Cayman subsidiaries allows these ETFs to conduct on-chain staking legally in the U.S., bypassing the 19b-4 SEC process. This strategy facilitates quicker market entry. The funds assert compliance under the Investment Company Act of 1940, with REX Advisers setting fees.

The impact on the Ethereum and Solana markets could be substantial. Predictions suggest increased institutional inflows post-launch as these are the first staking ETFs in the U.S. The broader PoS sector may observe shifts in investment trends, with potential impacts on governance tokens and staking protocols.

James Seyffart noted the unique aspects of REX Shares’ filing, emphasizing its groundbreaking regulatory approach.

Once listed, these ETFs could enhance liquidity and institutional participation in Ethereum and Solana, exerting long-term influence on PoS asset market dynamics.