Cboe BZX Exchange has resubmitted applications for spot Solana 
$240 ETFs to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on behalf of four asset managers. Following last year’s rejections, these applications will be reassessed under the leadership of the SEC’s new temporary head, Mark Uyeda. This development highlights a significant opportunity for Solana to become the third cryptocurrency traded on U.S. exchanges, following Bitcoin 
$104,795 and Ethereum 
$3,254. If approved, JPMorgan forecasts that the funds could attract investments between $3 billion and $6 billion in the first year.
What Do the Resubmitted Applications Mean for the Market?
On January 28, Cboe BZX Exchange submitted new 19b-4 applications to the SEC on behalf of Bitwise, VanEck, 21Shares, and Canary Capital. The revised applications follow last year’s rejections and aim to leverage the SEC’s newfound openness under President Uyeda, who is expected to expedite the review process.
VanEck emerges as the first company to submit its Solana ETF application on June 27, 2024, while 21Shares and Canary Capital completed their filings in June and October, respectively. Following Donald Trump’s election victory, Bitwise and Grayscale also made similar applications.
Moreover, the SEC’s recent decision to revoke the previous administration’s ruling on cryptocurrency balance sheet obligations has been positively received within the sector.
ETF Race Intensifies in the Cryptocurrency Market
As Solana ETF applications gain attention, similar requests for Litecoin, XRP, and Dogecoin 
$0.000739 have also reached the SEC. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas believes that Litecoin ETFs are the next strongest candidates for approval. The SEC is actively reviewing these applications.
JPMorgan’s estimated $3 billion to $6 billion fund inflow for Solana ETFs is shaping market expectations. Additionally, the SEC, under Hester Peirce’s leadership, is focused on developing a clear framework for cryptocurrencies. These steps could enhance institutional investor confidence in the cryptocurrency market.
