Franklin Templeton Set to Launch Solana ETF After Final SEC Filing
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Altcoins The competition to launch Solana-backed exchange-traded funds in the United States is accelerating, and Franklin Templeton now appears to be at the front of the pack. Key Takeaways Franklin Templeton has completed the SEC’s final step for its Solana ETF, meaning trading could begin at any time under ticker SOEZ. Demand for similar products has been strong, with XRP and Solana ETFs recording consistent inflows since launch. Once listed, Franklin Templeton will compete with 21Shares, VanEck and Fidelity in the rapidly expanding Solana ETF market. The firm has completed the final SEC step required before an ETF is allowed to trade, signalling that its Solana product may hit the market any moment. Franklin Templeton Arrives Late — But At the Right Time Although the asset manager was not first to file a Solana ETF, its timing follows a surge in demand for recent single-asset crypto products. The company rolled out an XRP ETF earlier this week, and analysts say that momentum spilled over into expectations for its Solana offering. The new fund will trade as SOEZ on NYSE Arca and will replicate Solana’s price through the CF Benchmarks index. It will operate as a passive fund, charging 0.19% in fees and waiving those fees on the first $5 billion in assets until May 2026. Regulatory Journey Comes to an End Franklin Templeton’s approval path required multiple extensions by U.S. regulators earlier this year, stretching far beyond the original review window. The product is now cleared after the filing of Form 8-A, a document that issuers typically submit only when the exchange listing phase is ready. In ETF industry shorthand, the 8-A is considered the “green light.” Trading generally begins as soon as the exchange confirms the listing. Performance of Other Crypto ETFs Sets the Tone Investor appetite for single-asset…
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