Brian Kelly Predicts Solana Could Be Next Crypto ETF
05/23/2024 12:51
Prominent CNBC contributor Brian Kelly believes that Solana could be the next altcoin to get approval in the US
Prominent CNBC contributor Brian Kelly believes that Solana could be the next altcoin to get approval in the US
Brian Kelly, founder & CEO of BKCM LLC, recently opined that Solana might be the next cryptocurrency to get its spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the US.
"Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana are probably the big three for this cycle," Kelly added.
Ethereum ETF hopes
After the highly successful launch of Bitcoin ETF in January, it now seems like the SEC might be on track to approve Ethereum ETFs. The regulator's last-minute U-turn triggered a massive price spike.
While Kelly doesn't know when exactly an Ethereum ETF is going to be approved by the SEC, he is convinced that it is going to happen at some point in time.
Little interest in altcoins
As reported by U.Today, Robert Mitchnick, head of digital assets at BlackRock, recently acknowledged that there "was little interest" in Ethereum and "very little interest" in other altcoins based on conversations with their clients.
In January, BlackRock reportedly confirmed that it had no plans to launch an ETF for the XRP cryptocurrency.
That said, there's multiple Solana exchange-traded products (ETPs) in Europe.
Is Solana a security?
Last year, the SEC's lawsuits against Coinbase and Binance named the Solana token as a security. The Solana Foundation strongly rejected this claim, claiming that the blockchain is decentralized.
The token's legal status could significantly complicate the ETF approval process in the US. Moreover, it is worth mentioning that Solana does not have its futures-based ETF in the US.
About the author
Alex Dovbnya
Alex Dovbnya (aka AlexMorris) is a cryptocurrency expert, trader and journalist with extensive experience of covering everything related to the burgeoning industry — from price analysis to Blockchain disruption. Alex authored more than 1,000 stories for U.Today, CryptoComes and other fintech media outlets. He’s particularly interested in regulatory trends around the globe that are shaping the future of digital assets, can be contacted at [email protected].
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