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OSL HK will open Solana trading for retail investors starting August 11 with flash and pro trade options.
The move marks Solana as the fifth token approved for retail trading in Hong Kong by the SFC.
Trading pairs include SOL/HKD and SOL/USD, with deposits and withdrawals already available.
OSL HK offers institutional-grade security with $1B insurance coverage for client assets.

Solana is set to enter Hong Kong’s retail crypto market. OSL HK, the city’s first licensed exchange, has received regulatory clearance to offer SOL trading to non-professional investors. 

The move places Solana alongside Bitcoin, Ethereum, Avalanche, and Chainlink as SFC-approved retail trading tokens. Trading will start in mid-August, with multiple trade methods available.

The announcement follows growing interest in Layer-1 networks among Asia-Pacific retail traders.

Solana Trading Launch Timeline and Features

According to OSL HK and updates shared by Wu Blockchain, flash trade for Solana will open on August 11 at 23:00 UTC+8. Pro trade access will follow on August 19 at 7:30 UTC+8. Supported pairs include SOL/HKD and SOL/USD for flash trading, and SOL/USD for pro trade.

The exchange confirmed that deposits and withdrawals via the Solana network are already active. This allows investors to prepare accounts ahead of the official launch dates. Retail traders will have access to the same professional-grade execution environment as institutional clients.

OSL HK’s flash trade system is designed for quick execution, while pro trade offers advanced tools for active market participants. Both trading modes aim to provide flexibility and liquidity for a range of strategies.

With Solana’s technical profile of 65,000 transactions per second and sub-second block times, OSL HK expects demand from traders seeking high-speed blockchain exposure.

OSL HK, Hong Kong’s first licensed exchange, has received approval from the SFC to open Solana (SOL) trading services to retail investors. This marks the fifth token approved by Hong Kong for retail trading, following the approvals of BTC, ETH, AVAX, and LINK.…

— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) August 11, 2025

Regulatory Approval Expands Retail Crypto Options in Hong Kong

The approval from the Securities and Futures Commission adds another asset to Hong Kong’s regulated retail trading list. Solana becomes the fifth token authorized for public trading, joining BTC, ETH, AVAX, and LINK. This aligns with Hong Kong’s gradual expansion of retail investor access to major cryptocurrencies.

OSL HK has been licensed since 2018 and operates under the OSL Group, listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The platform is known for institutional-grade custody and trading solutions, backed by US$1 billion in insurance coverage.

Its services span OTC brokerage, custody, wealth management, and retail offerings. The addition of Solana is expected to broaden the platform’s appeal to both professional and retail clients.

By integrating a high-performance blockchain asset into its offerings, OSL HK positions itself to capture a segment of the market looking for alternatives to Ethereum. Industry observers note that Solana’s growing developer ecosystem and performance metrics could attract sustained interest.

 

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Filed under: Bitcoin - @ August 12, 2025 8:25 am