Solana News Today: Institutional Interest in Solana Rises Sharply as Regulated Staking Aligns with ETF Market Needs
- Bybit's bbSOL token partners with Anchorage Digital for institutional custody, enhancing Solana staking security and adoption. - SEC regulatory clarity and new Solana ETFs (BSOL, GSOL) drive institutional capital toward altcoins, surpassing 2025 market projections. - Public companies now hold 16M+ SOL ($3.2B), with Solana's 3,500 TPS performance and 3.7M daily wallets attracting TradFi interest. - Analysts predict $3-8B inflows into Solana/XRP ETFs within six months, mirroring Bitcoin's adoption while bo
Bybit has enhanced the security of its bbSOL token by partnering with Anchorage Digital, the first U.S. crypto bank with a federal charter. This collaboration, shared on Bybit’s official X account, marks a notable advancement for institutional adoption of Solana-based staking assets. Through this partnership, bbSOL is now positioned as a liquid staking token offering bank-grade protection and
Guidance from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in May 2025 regarding proof-of-stake (PoS) operations, along with an August update on liquid staking, has opened the door for institutional players,
The Solana ecosystem has experienced significant institutional accumulation, with public firms now holding more than 16 million
Anchorage’s partnership with bbSOL brings an added layer of trust that is vital for institutional investors. Bybit’s liquid staking solution enables users to earn staking rewards while maintaining liquidity, addressing a major hurdle for traditional financial institutions. This collaboration highlights Solana’s strengths as a high-throughput blockchain, capable of handling over 3,500 transactions per second and supporting 3.7 million active wallets daily.
Industry experts point to the increasing alignment between DeFi innovation and regulatory standards. Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas observed that BSOL’s $223 million in assets prior to launch demonstrates strong faith in Solana’s staking returns, which generally fall between 5% and 7% per year. Meanwhile, JPMorgan forecasts that Solana and
With institutional involvement on the rise, Solana’s ecosystem is set to gain from greater liquidity and increased project activity. The adoption of regulated staking products like bbSOL and ETFs marks a maturing crypto market, where digital assets are increasingly integrated with traditional finance, paving the way for wider blockchain acceptance.
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