Thomas Daniels
Amid accelerating institutional interest and shifting regulatory dynamics, Liquid Collective has launched Liquid Staked SOL (LsSOL) on Solana. The token is backed by Coinbase, Kraken, Galaxy, Anchorage Digital, and Fireblocks, targeting growing demand from professional investors as U.S. regulators evaluate several SOL‑based ETFs.
According to recent industry data, roughly $21 billion worth of SOL remains unstaked. Of the network’s staked SOL, 14% is channeled through liquid staking services, with Jito currently dominating that segment. The total value locked (TVL) in Solana liquid staking solutions is approaching $9.4 billion.
Liquid Collective, renowned for its Ethereum counterpart LsETH, which commands over $1 billion TVL, is expanding its scope to multi‑chain staking infrastructure. June marked a record high in Ethereum staking, with over 35 million ETH staked.
Coinbase’s head of staking sales, Lewis Han, confirmed that LsSOL will be accessible via its Prime Onchain Wallet. According to Han, the move addresses the appetite for “secure, comprehensive custody and staking solutions” among institutions.
Analysts are bullish on Solana ETF approval, assigning a 95% probability of greenlighting before year‑end. VanEck’s head of digital asset research, Matthew Sigel, estimates that $3–6 billion could flow into Solana ETFs in the six months following approval. Currently, seven SOL‑ETF filings are awaiting action with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Since the launch of U.S. crypto ETFs in 2024, Bitcoin offerings have attracted historic inflows, while Ether ETFs saw more modest uptake—though ETH fund interest has recently surged.
Liquid Collective and its partners emphasize that LsSOL enhances institutional access to staked capital, positioning such products as foundational infrastructure for upcoming market growth.
