The launch of staking ETFs for Ethereum and Solana is facing delays due to compliance issues posed by the SEC's guidance. Investors are awaiting regulatory resolutions.
Impact of SEC on ETF Launches
The U.S. SEC issued guidance on [staking activities](https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/peirce-statement-protocol-staking-052925), impacting the launch of ETFs for Ethereum and Solana. **ETF issuers** like REX Financial are seeking to introduce these ETFs, but face regulatory hurdles.
REX Financial and others hoped to channel **institutional capital** into these products, aiming for increased staking yields. **SEC guidance** has delayed this process, affecting potential market influxes.
Investor Caution Amid Uncertainty
The delay affects the Ethereum and Solana networks, with no immediate **Total Value Locked (TVL)** increase observed. Investors are consequently hesitant to commit new funds.
Financial markets face growing uncertainties over the structure of staking ETFs, impacting regulatory and **market dynamics**. Community hopes focus on resolving the ETF structure issues soon. "Direct staking exposure is a sought-after feature for institutional adoption."
Comparison with Past Bitcoin ETF Launches
Ethereum and Solana face similar delays to prior **Bitcoin ETF launches** due to compliance issues, ultimately resolved in the past. This creates a comparison with potential future outcomes for staking ETFs.
Historically, once regulatory challenges were settled, large [institutional inflows](https://www.ainvest.com/news/sec-raises-compliance-concerns-ethereum-solana-etfs-2506) often followed. Prior trends suggest possible significant **market adoption** once compliance is achieved.
The market for staking ETFs for Ethereum and Solana is facing significant delays due to regulatory questions from the SEC. Investors anticipate a resolution, hoping for future institutional inflows.
