Franklin Templeton Launches Solana ETF as NYSE Arca Approval Pushes SOEZ Live for Trading

Franklin Templeton, one of the world’s largest asset managers with more than $1.6 trillion in assets under management, has officially launched its Solana ETF.

The fund is now live for trading under the ticker SOEZ, marking a major step in crypto’s move into regulated financial markets. The approval from NYSE Arca clears the way for one of the first Solana-focused exchange-traded products in the United States.

The launch signals a turning point for Solana. After months of surging demand from institutions and strong inflows into SOL, Franklin Templeton has positioned itself at the front of a rapidly forming market for Solana-based ETFs.

SOEZ Goes Live: A New Institutional Bridge to Solana

SOEZ is designed to track the CF Benchmarks Solana Index, giving investors regulated exposure to SOL without direct custody or the complexity of managing crypto wallets. The fund carries a 0.19% management fee, but Franklin Templeton is waiving fees on the first $5 billion AUM until May 31, 2026, a move expected to attract significant early inflows.

The aggressive fee waiver demonstrates how competitive the ETF landscape has become. Bitcoin ETFs triggered a fee war earlier this year, and Franklin Templeton appears ready to recreate that momentum in the Solana ETF category.

The approval also reflects rising institutional interest in high-performance blockchains that go beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. Solana’s strong ecosystem growth, low fees, and high throughput have made it one of the fastest-growing networks for real-world use cases.

NYSE Arca Approval Caps Months of Momentum

The NYSE Arca approval completes the final step required for SOEZ to begin trading. Franklin Templeton also submitted its Form 8-A, the regulatory filing needed to register the ETF’s securities. The filing signaled launch readiness, and trading has now officially begun.

Form 8-A filings typically hint at imminent market entry. Combined with the exchange’s sign-off, Franklin Templeton’s approval aligns with a broader wave of asset managers pushing Solana products to regulated venues. This positioning gives the firm a strong first-mover advantage in the Solana ETF category.

Why Franklin Templeton Chose Solana

Franklin Templeton has been one of the most vocal traditional asset managers supporting Solana’s architecture. The firm has repeatedly highlighted features that set Solana apart in the blockchain ecosystem:

•  high-speed transaction processing
•  extremely low fees
•  deep developer activity
•  growing DeFi, NFT, payments, and on-chain finance adoption
•  expanding institutional-grade infrastructure

For Franklin Templeton, Solana represents more than speculative upside. It represents a network with real throughput and the potential to carry significant global financial activity. SOEZ is designed to capitalize on that growth by providing investors with compliant, institutional access.

Solana Market Rebounds Ahead of ETF Launch

The ETF’s approval lands at a strong moment for Solana. SOL rebounded sharply from $125, recovering from recent market volatility. Analysts now see a possible path toward $175, driven by:

•  improving global risk appetite
•  renewed interest in non-Ethereum L1s
•  strong spot demand
•  rising on-chain activity
•  ETF anticipation

ETF speculation has already contributed to steady inflows. Now that SOEZ is live, the market expects additional liquidity to enter, especially from institutional portfolios and advisory platforms unable to hold spot crypto directly.

A New Chapter for Crypto ETFs

The launch of SOEZ confirms how quickly the ETF landscape is expanding beyond Bitcoin. Asset managers that once focused solely on BTC and ETH are turning their attention to alternative networks with real-world usage and scaling advantages.

Solana is becoming one of the first major beneficiaries of this expansion.

Compared to early Bitcoin ETF launches, SOEZ’s introduction marks:

•  deeper diversification into Layer-1 ecosystems
•  broader acceptance of non-BTC crypto assets
•  increased institutional confidence in Solana’s infrastructure
•  recognition of the network’s scaling capabilities
•  opening of new investment pathways for regulated markets

Crypto ETFs are transitioning from a single-asset environment to a multi-chain, multi-sector market. SOEZ is part of the next stage.

CF Benchmarks Solana Index: Institutional-Grade Tracking

SOEZ is tied to the CF Benchmarks Solana Index, a regulated benchmark widely used by the largest crypto ETFs in the world. CF Benchmarks already powers several high-volume Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, giving Franklin Templeton a trusted pricing partner.

The index provides:

•  daily regulated pricing
•  market integrity standards
•  institutional compliance controls
•  transparent methodology

This makes SOEZ suitable for:

•  financial advisors
•  retirement accounts
•  institutional portfolios
•  registered investment platforms

With this structure, SOEZ serves as a compliant entry point for investors who cannot directly hold SOL due to regulatory, custodial, or risk constraints.

Why SOEZ Matters for the Solana Ecosystem

The approval of SOEZ is more than a new trading product, it is a validation of Solana’s long-term relevance.

The ETF could contribute to:

•  greater institutional liquidity
•  more stable long-term investor behavior
•  deeper derivatives markets
•  more visibility among retail advisors
•  increased demand for on-chain applications
•  broader acceptance of Solana as a financial settlement layer

The ecosystem has already experienced rapid growth. The ETF may accelerate the next phase as institutional capital moves into the Solana market through a regulated, accessible structure.

Institutional Adoption Continues to Build

Franklin Templeton’s entry into the Solana ETF market comes as multiple asset managers explore similar products. The speed and scale of ETF filings reflect a shift in institutional strategy: crypto assets are no longer seen as fringe instruments but as long-term, investable asset classes.

SOEZ marks the beginning of what could become a competitive landscape of Solana-based investment vehicles. With Franklin Templeton’s size, global reach, and brand power, the fund is poised to play a central role in shaping institutional Solana adoption.

Disclosure: This is not trading or investment advice. Always do your research before buying any cryptocurrency or investing in any services.

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