Solana News Today: Institutional Interest in Solana Rises Sharply as Regulated Staking Aligns with ETF Market Needs

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

. This development reflects the increasing institutional interest in , fueled by recent regulatory advancements and the introduction of several staking-oriented exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

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,

. These regulatory milestones coincided with the October 28, 2025 launch of the Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL), which saw $55.4 million in trading volume on its first day—exceeding expectations and outperforming other crypto ETFs launched in 2025. Grayscale’s Solana Trust ETF (GSOL) and REX-Osprey’s SSK ETF also entered the scene, indicating a shift in institutional investments toward alternative cryptocurrencies beyond and , .

The Solana ecosystem has experienced significant institutional accumulation, with public firms now holding more than 16 million

tokens, worth roughly $3.2 billion, . Solana Company (HSDT), listed on Nasdaq, has raised its holdings to 2.3 million SOL, achieving an average staking return of 7.03%—36 basis points higher than leading validators, . Forward Industries and Solmate Infrastructure have also grown their Solana reserves, with Solmate Infrastructure securing $50 million in discounted SOL from the Solana Foundation.

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

ETFs could draw in $3–$8 billion within six months, following trends seen with Bitcoin ETFs, .

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.