6h ago
CoinShares Withdraws XRP and Solana ETF Applications in U.S. Market
CoinShares has withdrawn all pending spot cryptocurrency ETF applications in the United States, including products tracking XRP, Solana, and Litecoin. The decision follows strong institutional demand, with XRP ETFs attracting over $660 million and Solana ETFs drawing approximately $620 million in net inflows since launch. CEO Jean-Marie Mognetti cited limited differentiation potential and constrained profit margins as the U.S. crypto ETP market consolidates around major institutions.
XRP
XRP-0.24%
6h ago
8h ago
Small-Cap Altcoins Face Mass Liquidation Risk as Open Interest Exceeds Market Cap
Derivatives trading on lower-cap cryptocurrencies has reached levels that significantly outpace underlying valuations, creating conditions for potential cascading liquidations. Data from research firm Alpharactal shows open interest ratios climbing to dangerous thresholds, with several tokens now carrying futures exposure larger than their entire market capitalization. When open interest grows while market cap remains constrained, the price discovery mechanism shifts from organic demand to leveraged speculation.
8h ago
15h ago
CoinShares Withdraws Solana Staking ETF Filing as SOL Trades at $137.83
CoinShares has formally withdrawn its S-1 filing for a Solana staking exchange-traded fund in the United States, ending a process last updated in September. The withdrawal comes as the firm prepares for a merger with Vine Hill Capital ahead of a planned US listing. Solana currently trades at $137.83 with a market capitalization near $77.1 billion, while analysts project potential upside supported by transaction growth and $613 million in spot ETF inflows.
SOL
SOL-3.71%
15h ago