TLDR:

JitoSOL is now the first liquid staking token added to a U.S.-listed crypto ETF.
SSK offers access to Solana staking rewards without wallets, custody, or DeFi risk.
The ETF reached $100M AUM in under a month, showing rising demand for on-chain yield.
Assets are staked directly on Solana, with all rewards returned to ETF shareholders.

The REX-Osprey Solana + Staking ETF (SSK) just made another first. It’s now offering liquid staking exposure through JitoSOL, the top liquid staking token on Solana. 

This addition gives investors a way to earn native staking rewards without giving up liquidity. The move is being seen as a major leap for crypto ETFs trying to bridge blockchain yields with traditional investment platforms. 

SSK has already crossed $100 million in assets since launching earlier this month.

The REX-Osprey ETF launched with the goal of giving everyday investors a way to earn native Solana rewards. Now, by adding JitoSOL, it lets them stay liquid while still earning on-chain yield. JitoSOL represents SOL that’s staked but tradable.

Greg King, who heads both REX Financial and Osprey Funds, said this upgrade improves access while staying true to on-chain participation. The ETF stakes all assets directly on the Solana network. All rewards go back to shareholders. Neither REX nor Osprey keeps a cut.

JitoSOL Marks a First for U.S. ETFs

JitoSOL is now the first liquid staking token integrated into a U.S.-listed ETF. That’s a key step for liquid staking in mainstream finance. 

According to Jito Foundation’s Chief Commercial Officer Thomas Uhm, liquid staking tokens help solve major issues around yield access and redemption risks.

The integration provides capital flexibility without removing exposure to blockchain rewards. That’s something ETF issuers have wanted: access to DeFi benefits without DeFi risk. JitoSOL makes that balance possible by letting users hold staked assets and still trade them.

Since its July 2 launch, the Solana + Staking ETF has been gaining traction fast. Hitting $100 million in assets in under a month shows strong demand for native crypto yields through regulated structures.

While other funds offer crypto exposure, SSK is still the only U.S. ETF delivering real-time, protocol-level Solana rewards. Now with liquid staking included, it’s offering what many investors thought they couldn’t get in a brokerage account.

On-Chain Rewards, No Wallet Needed

Investors using the ETF don’t need to manage wallets, deal with custody, or enter DeFi platforms. They just buy the ETF. The structure handles the rest, staking the SOL, managing rewards, and keeping assets liquid through JitoSOL.

That simplicity, paired with full exposure to Solana’s on-chain yields, is what’s setting SSK apart. This isn’t just about returns. It’s about access, structure, and making blockchain rewards feel like a regular stock investment.

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Filed under: Bitcoin - @ July 25, 2025 9:32 am