Fidelity, Canary Marinade Launch Two Solana Spot ETFs

Fidelity and Canary Marinade introduced two new spot Solana ETFs—FSOL on NYSE Arca and SOLC on Nasdaq—on November 18, 2025, expanding access to institutional investors.

This launch reflects growing institutional interest in Solana, impacting both market sentiment and Solana ecosystem integration, especially through the innovative staking feature of SOLC.

Solana ETFs Debut on Major U.S. Exchanges

Fidelity and Canary Marinade announced the introduction of two new spot Solana ETFs, FSOL and SOLC, on major U.S. exchanges. Listed on the NYSE Arca and Nasdaq, these ETFs highlight growing institutional engagement in Solana, indicating a broader acceptance of blockchain-based financial products.

Immediate implications include improved accessibility for retail and institutional investors to Solana’s ecosystem. FSOL carries a 0.25% management fee, while SOLC includes Solana staking with a 0.5% fee. This move could potentially boost Solana’s adoption and usage among diverse investor groups.

Market reactions have been robust, with Solana’s price showing a rebound of over 3% amid heavy inflows into SOL-related products. Prominent figures, such as Nate Geraci from The ETF Store, noted the significance of these launches in promoting Solana’s presence within institutional investment circles.

Solana’s Market Performance and ETF Impact Analysis

Did you know? In previous ETF launches, notable price fluctuations in the underlying asset have been observed, reflecting significant market attention and varying investor perceptions.

Solana’s current market performance shows a price at $141.08, with a market cap of approximately 78.20 billion. Recent trends indicate an 8.27% 24-hour price increase, following a volatile period marked by a 10.80% seven-day decrease and a 25.57% drop over the past month. Data provided by CoinMarketCap.

Insights from Coincu research suggest these ETF launches may increase Solana’s on-chain activity and usage, particularly through SOLC’s staking integration. This could potentially lead to regulatory scrutiny but also innovation in financial products involving blockchain technology.