"It's true that Ether (ETH) already has the head start in the exchange-traded fund (ETF) race: Spot Ether ETFs began trading on July 23, 2024, attracting approximately $107 million in first-day net inflows and opening a mainstream path for investors through brokers and retirement accounts. However, Solana's (SOL) market infrastructure is catching up. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) launched Solana futures on March 17, 2025, with options slated for Oct. 13."
"Spot Ether ETFs began trading in the US on July 23, 2024. On the first day, they recorded approximately $1 billion in trading volume and about $107 million in net inflows, opening a mainstream channel for investors such as registered investment advisers (RIAs) and institutions. However, this still trailed the scale of Bitcoin's ETF debut in January. Flows since then have been cyclical. Through mid-2025, ETH experienced periods of net creations punctuated by outflows."
Spot Ether ETFs began trading in the US on July 23, 2024, drawing roughly $107 million in first-day net inflows and about $1 billion in trading volume, providing mainstream access for RIAs and institutions. Flows remained cyclical through mid-2025, with periods of net creations and outflows. Solana's market plumbing has advanced: CME launched Solana futures on March 17, 2025, with options slated for Oct. 13. In September 2025, the SEC adopted generic listing standards to streamline spot commodity ETPs beyond Bitcoin and Ether. Solana already trades in regulated wrappers in Europe and Canada. Lasting SOL outperformance requires sustained creations, tight hedging, real on-chain usage, and continued developer momentum.
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