Altcoin ETF Launch: Solana, Litecoin, and Hedera Set to Begin Trading on U.S. Exchanges

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This week is a big one for digital-asset investing as US exchanges are about to list spot ETFs for more altcoins. Listing notices have popped up for products tied to Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC) and Hedera (HBAR) and this is the next chapter in the altcoin ETF rollout.

According to Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas, exchanges have posted the notices and trading should start as early as Tuesday.

What’s Launching and When

Exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), have posted notices for four spot crypto ETFs, including the Bitwise Asset Management Solana Staking ETF (BSOL), the Canary Capital Litecoin ETF, and the Canary HBAR ETF.

The prospectus filed by Bitwise shows the Bitwise Solana Staking ETF will list on NYSE under ticker BSOL and will offer direct exposure to Solana and staking returns.

Sources report trading will start on October 28 for BSOL and the Canary LTC and HBAR ETFs and Grayscale Investments Solana Trust conversion are expected to happen on Wednesday.

In short, the altcoin ETF launch is happening soon and multiple funds are ready to go live.

Why This Matters for Altcoins

In previous times, US listed spot crypto ETFs were limited to the largest assets; Bitcoin and Ethereum. The expansion into Solana, Litecoin and Hedera means larger asset class access. As reported by Reuters, Canary Capital plans to launch the first US exchange-traded products tied to Litecoin and Hedera cryptocurrencies, Bitwise Asset Management said it will launch its own new cryptocurrency ETF tied to Solana.

Further, the regulatory environment is moving forward. The SEC recently approved generic listing standards for commodity based ETFs and this will allow for faster launches of crypto products.

As a result, the current altcoin ETF launch wave is both regulatory progress and asset class diversification for investors.

How the Funds Are Structured

The recently filed Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) is a good example of how altcoin ETFs will be structured. According to the prospectus:

The Trust will hold SOL directly and stake it via Bitwise Onchain Solutions and Helius. The fund’s management fee is 0.20% per annum with a 3 month waiver on the first $1 billion in assets.

Shares are created and redeemed in blocks (“Baskets”) of 10,000 shares, in-kind or cash-settled. Custody is through Coinbase Custody Trust Company for the Solana holdings.

The inclusion of staking rewards in the structure means the industry is moving beyond price exposure to yield enhanced products. And the listing notices for the LTC and HBAR ETFs show they are using the new listing rules.

Altcoin ETF launch trends are asset access, yield and regulated wrappers.

Regulatory and Market Implications

One of the enablers of the altcoin ETF launch is the SEC’s September 2025 approval of generic commodity-listing rules. According to news reports, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved new generic listing standards for commodity-based exchange-traded products across Nasdaq, Cboe BZX, and NYSE Arca.

With those rules in place, exchange-traded funds tied to cryptocurrencies like Solana and Hedera can list more efficiently, provided they meet criteria such as liquidity and futures market existence.

The new simplified process tests a recently streamlined approval process, potentially paving the way for a wave of new cryptocurrency products

For markets, it means altcoins are going mainstream. For investors, it means access via brokerage accounts to assets previously only reachable through crypto-exchanges.

Conclusion

While Solana is currently the center of discussion, Litecoin and Hedera are next. The listing notices and prospectus filings suggest a pipeline of altcoin ETFs waiting in the wings. Over 16 ETFs were queued up for SEC approval in October, tied to various altcoins, including SOL, LTC and Dogecoin.

The model; direct holdings, staking wrappers, regulated exchanges; may become the template for future launches. Investors and advisers can expect more altcoin ETF launches in the coming weeks.

As they list, there’ll be shifts in capital flows, token constituencies and the overall architecture of crypto investment products. This altcoin ETF launch might just be the beginning.

Glossary

Altcoin: Any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin.

ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund): A fund that trades on stock exchanges; that holds assets and allows investors to get in via shares.

Spot exposure: Direct exposure to the price of an asset rather than via derivatives.

Staking: Locking up stakes (cryptocurrency) to validate transactions and earn rewards in proof-of-stake blockchains.

Form 8-A / S-1 / CERT filing: SEC registration documents used for listing shares on an exchange; and auto-effectiveness under certain conditions.

Generic listing standards: Rules that allow exchanges to list certain products, without each one going through a lengthy individual review process.

Frequently Asked Questions About Altcoin ETf Launch

What is an altcoin ETF launch?

An altcoin ETF launch is the listing of an exchange-traded fund that tracks one or more cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin or Ethereum, like Solana, Litecoin or Hedera.

When will the Solana, Litecoin and Hedera ETFs start trading?

Listing notices say most of the funds will start trading Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

What’s different about the Solana fund (BSOL)?

The Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) gives direct exposure to SOL and staking of the assets to generate rewards, in addition to price exposure.

Why is this altcoin ETF launch wave happening now?

SEC regulatory shifts including approval of generic listing standards; have reduced the time and complexity of listing crypto-related commodity ETFs.

Will there be more altcoin ETF launches after this wave?

Many issuers have filings or prospectuses in the queue and as the model is now established; more altcoin ETFs to come.