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The new launched Rex-osprey solana + staking etf (SSK)the first Crypto Staking Exchange-traded fund (ETF) Listed in the US, the day ended with $ 33 million in volume, with Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas calling for the launch better than the Average ETF list.
$ SSK Ended day with $ 33m in volume. Again, blew Solana Futures ETF and XRP Futures ETFS (or the launch of AVG ETF) but it was lower than Bitcoin and Ether spots ETF. pic.twitter.com/t6lkqwdxlc
– Eric Balchunas (@ericbalchunas) July 2, 2025
ETF offers investors indirect access to Solana while earning staking rewards without the need for technical expertise.
While volume is less than the launch of BTC and ETH ETF, Balchunas noted that trading volume is stronger than recently Solana futures etf list or XRP Futures ETFS is launching.
SOL trade above $ 150 in the news, up to about 4%, According to CoinDesk market data.
In late May, the Ruled the Securities and Exchange Commission That crypto staking does not violate security laws, which provides the way to offer such products.
No ETH staking ETF currently offered in the US, Although 3IQ offers one In Toronto Stock Exchange.
The Hong Kong market regulator, the Securities and Futures Commission, Staking policies were released in Apriland the locals who gave were offered eth staking ETFs to The city’s stock exchange.
Bitcoin ETF of Blackrock today has not earned its flagship S&P 500 funds
The ishares bitcoin etf of blackrock (Go) is now developing more annual income than the flagship ishares core S&P 500 ETF (IVV), According to a new presto research report.
Ibit, with only $ 75 billion in possessions under management, is expected to bring $ 187.2 million a year out of 0.25% fee. IVV, in contrast, holds a massive $ 624 billion but only charges 0.03%, yielding a little to full income.
The difference is not just a quirk of fee structures – this is a window in how institutional investors viewed crypto exposure in 2025. “Ibit’s fees were 8.3 times higher than IVV’s,” Presto Research’s note, “but investors pay.”
In a world where every basic point is generally important, willingness to pay a premium for BTC through a trusted wrapping that emphasizes how early we are the first part of the adoption of the institutional crypto. As the presto points out, even the Coinbase trading base fees are higher, at 60 bps.
Ibit’s growth story also features brand power. Bitcoin institutions like – but they want it a blackrock name on the label. While the S&P 500 ETF became commoditized, the Crypto ETFs still mandate premium pricing.
With Ibit holding part of the lion of Bitcoin ETF Market Inflows, it is especially clear: the institutionalization of crypto will not come. It’s happening.
Market Movements:
BTC: Bitcoin climbed 3.6% within 24 hours to break above $ 109,000, strengthened by strong volume, new support between $ 109,064- $ 109,359, and improving global emotions following the US-Vietnam Trade Deal despite continued tension in the Middle East.
Eth: ETH rose 8.6% to $ 2,608 in a high breakout volume fueled by growing institutional interests and bullish momentum, which formed a new support of $ 2,565 and test resistance near $ 2,617.
Gold: HSBC raised 2025–2026 gold price forecasts to $ 3,215 and $ 3,125 per ounce, citing risks to geopolitical and strong investor demand, according to Reuters.
NIKKEI 225: Asia-Pacific markets exchanged mixed Thursday, along with Japan’s Nikkei 225 of 0.15%, while investors await details of US-Vietnam’s trade dealings announced by President Trump.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 rose 0.47% to 6,227.42 on Wednesday after Trump announced a US-Vietnam trade deal, even a surprise collapse in June of private payrolls raised economic concerns.
Wherever in Crypto:
- Ripple applies for Federal Bank Trust Charter, XRP jumps 3% (CoinDesk)
- Moku’s chief business officer shared why crypto gaming – and how to fix it (Blockworks)
- NY losses judge gives Celsius a green light to pursue $ 4.3b lawsuit against Tether (CoinDesk)
