Franklin Templeton files 8-A for spot Solana ETF, indicating imminent debut

A key exchange-traded fund filing has given SOL a timely boost, setting the stage for what analysts say could be an important shift.

Franklin Templeton has taken a step that could shift attention back to Solana at a moment when demand for altcoin ETFs is quietly building. 

The asset manager filed Form 8-A with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Nov. 25 to register the Franklin Solana (SOL) ETF under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, placing the product in its final stage before trading.

The filing is the procedural trigger that typically occurs right before a new ETF begins trading, suggesting the Franklin Solana ETF could list on NYSE Arca as early as Nov. 26 or shortly thereafter.

A final step before trading begins

The 8-A filing registers the shares of the Franklin Solana Trust for exchange listing, completing the last major requirement after the S-1 amendment submitted on Nov. 21. The ETF will hold physical SOL, track the CF Benchmarks Solana Index, and follow the same structure Franklin uses across its Bitcoin, Ethereum, and newly launched XRP ETFs.

The timing is notable. Solana ETFs in the U.S., which debuted from late October, have become one of the year’s strongest altcoin ETF segments. On Nov. 25, the group logged its 20th straight day of net inflows, adding $57.99 million and pushing cumulative inflows past $560 million. 

New entrants like Canary Capital and Fidelity have jumped into the market in recent weeks, giving institutions more ways to gain exposure and adding liquidity.

All of this has helped push SOL back into the $140 range. Analysts credit the rebound to consistent ETF buying and a move towards regulated altcoin exposure as major drivers.

Franklin Templeton expands crypto ETF lineup

The Solana ETF continues Franklin Templeton’s rapid expansion into digital asset products. On Nov. 25, the firm launched its spot XRP ETF (XRPZ), which posted strong first-day inflows.

Alongside the Solana Trust, Franklin has updated filings for a multi-asset crypto ETF that blends Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Cronos. It has also registered a Chainlink Trust, indicating a push into assets tied to tokenization and cross-chain settlement.

With the 8-A now filed, the Solana ETF is effectively ready for launch. If trading begins in the coming days, it will enter a market already showing a consistent appetite for SOL exposure, and may help set the tone for the next phase of altcoin ETFs heading into 2026.