Franklin Templeton, the $1.6 trillion asset manager, officially launched the Franklin Solana ETF (ticker: SOEZ) on NYSE Arca.
This exchange-traded product (ETP) provides investors with regulated exposure to Solana’s native token (SOL), including staking rewards for up to 100% of the fund’s holdings.
The ETF tracks SOL’s price using the CME CF Solana-Dollar Reference Rate and aims to capture both price appreciation and staking yields, minus fees. Coinbase Custody handles SOL storage, while BNY Mellon serves as administrator, transfer agent, and cash custodian.
This joins Franklin’s growing crypto lineup, including Bitcoin (EZBC), Ethereum (EZET), XRP (XRPZ), and a broader Crypto Index ETF (EZPZ) that now includes SOL alongside assets like Dogecoin and Chainlink. It’s Franklin’s latest move in a wave of Solana ETFs approved under a more crypto-friendly SEC environment post-2024 elections.
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Solana ETFs overall now hold over $933 million in assets, with inflows surging recently. The launch coincides with SOL trading around $140–$142, up from recent lows, as institutional interest grows in Solana’s high-speed blockchain for DeFi, payments, and tokenization.
The ticker “SOEZ” (pronounced “so easy”) has gone viral for its meme-friendly vibe, aligning with Solana’s community culture—Franklin even joked about it on X. This positions SOEZ as a seamless bridge for traditional investors into Solana, potentially accelerating mainstream adoption.
Revolut Now Supports Solana Payments
Revolut—the UK-based neobank with 65 million users and 15 million crypto accounts—rolled out native Solana (SOL) integration for payments, transfers, and staking directly in its app.
Previously limited to SOL trading and investments, users can now send/receive SOL, USDT, and USDC on Solana for peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions, withdrawals, and even staking rewards. Leverage Solana’s low fees and high speed up to 30,000 TPS for cross-border sends in seconds—far faster than traditional banks or even some rivals like Ethereum.
Users can stake SOL in-app to earn yields, boosting network participation without needing external wallets. This turns Revolut into a major “on-ramp” for Solana, exposing its massive European user base and beyond to the ecosystem. It builds on existing support for BTC, ETH, XRP, and stablecoins like USDC/USDT.
The timing aligns with rising Solana network activity and SOL’s push toward $146 resistance. Revolut’s move underscores Solana’s edge in real-world payments, following integrations by apps like Cash App and Stripe, and ahead of Solana’s Breakpoint 2025 conference.
These back-to-back announcements signal accelerating institutional and retail momentum for Solana. ETFs like SOEZ could drive billions in inflows, while Revolut’s 65M users open doors for everyday SOL spending—potentially fueling price upside as SOL eyes $150+.
The debut of SOEZ represents a watershed moment for Solana’s integration into traditional finance, validating its status as a “real-world” asset class beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.
As a $1.69 trillion asset manager, Franklin Templeton’s entry signals strong confidence in Solana’s scalability and utility in DeFi, NFTs, and tokenization. This could accelerate inflows into Solana ETFs, which already hold over $933 million in assets and saw $621 million poured in since recent launches.
Analysts project SOEZ’s fee waiver 0% on the first $5B AUM until May 2026 could capture significant market share from competitors like Bitwise’s BSOL, potentially driving billions in new capital and boosting SOL’s liquidity buffers.
By packaging SOL exposure in a familiar ETF wrapper—with staking rewards up to 100% of holdings—SOEZ lowers barriers for everyday investors wary of wallets, keys, or volatility. This “democratization” could draw in automated allocators and retail flows, especially with the meme-friendly “SOEZ” ticker resonating in Solana’s community-driven culture.
Early data shows altcoin ETFs outperforming BTC/ETH peers, suggesting broader portfolio diversification. Launching amid a post-2024 SEC thaw via Grayscale conversions, SOEZ underscores evolving standards for altcoins, treating them as legitimate infrastructure rather than speculation.
It enhances Solana’s network security via institutional staking, while joining Franklin’s suite including XRPZ and EZPZ to form a diversified crypto index. However, challenges like recent $13.5M sector outflows highlight ongoing volatility risks tied to scalability or governance.
With SOL rebounding to ~$141 up 10% daily, SOEZ could catalyze a push toward $146–$200 resistance, fueled by ETF demand. This aligns with Solana’s on-chain surge, positioning it as a high-throughput alternative for real-world apps.
Implications of Revolut’s Solana Payments Support
Revolut’s integration, announced the same day, transforms its 65 million users including 15 million crypto accounts into a massive on-ramp for Solana, shifting it from trading-only to full utility. This fintech pivot amplifies Solana’s payment narrative.
Users can now handle P2P transfers, withdrawals, and staking with SOL, USDT, or USDC on Solana—all in-app, leveraging ~30,000 TPS for near-instant, low-fee sub-cent settlements. This is a game-changer for cross-border remittances, outpacing legacy systems like SWIFT by days and costs.
It effectively turns Revolut into Europe’s Solana gateway, exposing millions to DeFi and dApps without external wallets. Following integrations by Cash App, Stripe, and Venmo, Revolut’s move cements Solana’s edge in high-volume payments, especially for stablecoins. It validates Solana’s “payment velocity” thesis, channeling liquidity to validators for better economic security.
With Breakpoint 2025 looming, this could spark developer pilots for mobile-first tools, further embedding SOL in daily finance. Compared to Revolut’s prior conservative chains (BTC, ETH, XRP), SOL’s addition highlights its appeal for scalable apps.
It could drive staking participation, enhancing network stability, while positioning Solana against Ethereum’s higher fees. Risks include user errors, but overall, it lowers crypto’s learning curve for fiat users. Amid rising network activity, this fuels SOL’s technical breakout potential toward $146, with $133 as key support.
Liquidations and volume spikes suggest bullish momentum if adoption sustains. These tandem developments—SOEZ for investment, Revolut for utility—create a flywheel: institutional capital meets retail spending, potentially exploding SOL’s TVL, TPS, and adoption.
Solana could see $1B+ ETF AUM growth and millions in daily payments, solidifying its role in tokenized finance. Price-wise, SOL eyes $150+ short-term, but volatility persists. Long-term, this duo accelerates crypto’s mainstream shift, pressuring rivals and regulators to adapt.
Both highlight Solana’s strengths in scalability and utility, amid a crypto market rebound. If you’re holding or eyeing SOL, this could be a catalyst worth watching.