The REX-Osprey Solana + Staking ETF, the first U.S. exchange-traded fund to offer exposure to both Solana and on-chain staking rewards, began trading on July 2, 2025, on the Cboe exchange.

The fund drew considerable investor interest, closing its debut day with approximately $33 million in trading volume and $12 million in net inflows, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas.

While SSK’s early performance exceeded the initial activity seen in Solana and XRP futures-based ETFs, it remained below the debut volumes of this year’s spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, which set new records earlier in 2025.

As more crypto ETFs get market traction, cryptocurrency projects like Bitcoin Pepe are expected to attract more market attention as it reaches its last stage of its presale.

SSK is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, offering stricter investor protections and custody requirements.

Anchorage Digital, the only federally chartered cryptocurrency bank authorised to custody and stake crypto assets, serves as both the ETF’s custodian and staking partner.

The fund is designed to track Solana’s price while also offering yield from on-chain staking.

Investors receive monthly cash distributions generated from these staking rewards. Around 80% of the fund’s assets are held in SOL, with at least half of that staked through institutional validators such as Galaxy and Figment.

The remaining portfolio comprises liquid staking tokens, such as JitoSOL, as well as SOL-linked ETFs traded on Canadian and European markets.

Unlike futures-based funds, SSK uses spot pricing based on the CME CF Solana-Dollar Reference Rate, which enables it to closely mirror Solana’s real-time market value.

The ETF’s approval followed months of discussion with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which had initially raised concerns regarding fund classification and staking protocols.

The regulatory process concluded without further objections from the SEC by June 28, clearing the way for the fund’s launch.

SSK arrives at a pivotal moment, as nine other Solana-focused ETFs remain under regulatory review.

Its debut may set a precedent for staking-integrated cryptocurrency ETFs in the U.S., particularly those seeking to combine passive income generation with spot asset exposure.

Bitcoin Pepe is establishing a unique position in the cryptocurrency space by integrating viral meme-driven appeal with a focus on infrastructure development rooted in Bitcoin.

Operating as a Layer 2 solution, the project leverages Bitcoin’s security foundation while aiming to deliver scalability similar to platforms like Solana.

This dual emphasis distinguishes Bitcoin Pepe from other meme-themed digital assets.

Positioned as a meme-oriented Layer 2 network on Bitcoin, Bitcoin Pepe is expanding its footprint through a series of strategic partnerships.

These collaborations span multiple sectors, including gaming, content creation, decentralised finance (DeFi), and fair launch infrastructure.

The aim is to cultivate an ecosystem in which the BPEP token offers both cultural resonance and cross-chain utility.

These initiatives are anticipated to drive broader adoption and increase visibility for the project, with institutional players and the wider crypto community showing growing support for the PEP-20 token standard.

Investor interest appears to be gaining traction, as reflected in the project’s ongoing presale, which has already raised over $16.29 million.

Adding to this momentum are confirmed exchange listings on MEXC and BitMart.

The project team will make the final listing announcement on July 31st.

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