Bitwise’s Solana ETF debuts with $69.5M inflows, while HBAR and Litecoin ETFs see no inflows on their first day.
Bitwise’s new U.S. spot Solana ETF, BSOL, has made an impressive debut with $69.5 million in net inflows. This marks the highest trading volume for any ETF launch in 2025.
On the other hand, Canary Capital’s HBAR and Litecoin ETFs had no inflows on day one, showing a stark contrast in market reception.
Bitwise’s Solana ETF Enjoys Strong Debut
Bitwise launched its U.S. spot Solana ETF, BSOL, on Tuesday. The fund attracted $69.5 million in net inflows on its first day. This strong performance has positioned BSOL as the most successful ETF launch of the year so far.
BSOL also saw $57.9 million in trading volume during its debut.
According to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas, this was the highest trading volume for any ETF launch this year. Bitwise has expressed confidence that Solana’s growing recognition in the market will continue to drive interest in the ETF.
Final tally of Day One trading.. $BSOL: $56m$HBR: $8m$LTCC: $1m
I can’t believe how close I came. ETF sixth sense for the win. Wish there was a @Polymarket for this I’d be rich. https://t.co/TODOk13WUt— Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) October 28, 2025
With this product, investors can gain direct exposure to Solana’s native token, SOL. The ETF also offers staking rewards, adding another layer of appeal for potential investors.
HBAR and Litecoin ETFs Struggle to Attract Interest
In contrast, Canary Capital’s spot HBAR and Litecoin ETFs launched with little fanfare. Despite having $8.6 million and $1.4 million in trading volume, respectively, both funds saw zero inflows on their first day. This indicates low investor interest in these two altcoins.
ETF shares are created when there is a strong demand for new shares. However, the lack of inflows for the HBAR and Litecoin ETFs suggests that these altcoins are not attracting the same level of investment as Solana.
ETF analyst James Seyffart pointed out that such situations are common when supply and demand do not align.
Okay too many questions about #Bitcoin ETFs and zero flows — a few quick thoughts:
1. On any given day, the vast majority of ETFs will have a flow number of ZERO — this is very normal. There are ~3,500 ETFs in the US. Yesterday 2,903 of them had a flow of exactly zero
— James Seyffart (@JSeyff) April 16, 2024
While Solana’s ETF has received widespread attention, HBAR and Litecoin’s ETFs face a much slower start. This may reflect a general lack of investor enthusiasm for these particular tokens.
Outlook for Altcoin ETFs in the Future
The success of Bitwise’s Solana ETF highlights the potential for growth in altcoin-focused ETFs. However, the mixed reception of HBAR and Litecoin ETFs shows that not all altcoins will attract the same level of investor interest.
Solana benefits from a strong technical foundation and wide adoption, which may explain its strong debut. Meanwhile, HBAR and Litecoin may struggle to replicate Solana’s success due to smaller ecosystems and less market interest.
As more altcoin ETFs are launched, market sentiment will continue to play a major role. Solana’s performance sets a strong precedent, but other altcoins may face challenges in gaining similar traction.