The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has officially listed the first Solana futures ETFs (exchange-traded funds) from Volatility Shares.

The development signifies that these ETFs are now eligible for clearing and settlement through DTCC’s central infrastructure, ensuring a streamlined and secure trading process.

Solana Futures ETFs Cleared by DTCC

The newly listed products include the Volatility Shares 2x Solana ETF (SOLT) and the Volatility Shares Solana ETF (SOLZ).

Volatility Shares had initially filed with the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) in December 2024, seeking approval for three Solana-focused ETFs. Among them was the -1x Solana ETF, which aims to provide inverse exposure to Solana futures contracts.

At the time of the initial filing, however, no Solana futures contracts were available on any Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulated exchanges. This raised questions about the feasibility of launching these ETFs without an underlying futures market.

Therefore, listing Solana’s future ETFs on DTCC highlights the growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency investment products. Nevertheless, while DTCC’s listing is a crucial step in making these ETFs accessible to investors, it does not equate to formal approval by the US SEC.

Coinbase’s Role in the Solana Futures Market

In hindsight, the scales shifted earlier this month when Coinbase Derivatives LLC introduced CFTC-regulated Solana futures contracts. This move addressed concerns about the absence of a regulated Solana futures market and bolstered the case for future regulatory approval of Solana ETFs.

Coinbase’s announcement followed speculation that Solana and XRP futures could be launched on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). This was in light of a leaked staging website hinting at a potential February 10 start date.

“Assuming “beta.cmegroup” is a beta/test version of the actual CMEGroup website — looks like CME is expecting to launch SOL & XRP futures on Feb 10. But this isn’t available on the actual website yet,” ETF analyst James Seyffart observed.

However, the domain was taken down shortly after it was discovered. Thereafter, the CME Group clarified that the leak was an error and that no final decision had been made.

Despite these uncertainties, the availability of regulated Solana futures contracts is a positive step for institutional investors. It provides a structured and secure avenue for trading Solana, bridging the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and the crypto market.

Meanwhile, the launch of Solana futures ETFs and the emergence of regulated futures contracts could set the stage for the eventual approval of a spot Solana ETF. Several asset management firms, including VanEck and 21Shares, Bitwise, and Canary Capital, have submitted filings for spot Solana ETFs.

The SEC’s handling of these applications will be interesting to watch as the race to create more altcoin ETFs continues.

Despite the positive developments, the SOL price has declined nearly 5% to $137.68 at the time of writing. Market volatility remains a persistent factor in crypto, with regulatory uncertainty and macroeconomic trends influencing price movements.

The broader digital currency ecosystem is still undergoing massive bearish consolidation, with Chainlink (LINK) price also in the spotlight. At the time of writing, LINK price was changing hands for $15.41, up marginally by 0.17% in the past 24 hours. While volatility remains a significant guide for short-term investors, analytics platform Glassnode has shared insight into LINK’s accumulation distribution over time and its impact on potential price moves.

The Chainlink CBD Analysis: Key Clusters to Note

According to Glassnode’s insight on X, the Cost Basis Distribution (CBD) metric helps identify cost basis clusters, assess market resilience, and track investor positioning. The analytics platform noted that in 2021, wallets with a cost basis of $26 held around 11 million LINK.

Despite price fluctuations, a cluster built around $25 has refused to sell their LINK tokens. In 2023, another set of investors bought about 66 million Chainlink at $7. While these investors raised their cost basis since then, LINK price has shown resilience amid volatility.

As Glassnode pointed out, two clusters remain significant. These include the $16 price range, where investors bought 16 million LINK, and the $14.8 level with 53 million tokens. 

“Despite recent price declines, supply at these levels has not been redistributed, indicating that holders at these cost bases remain in position rather than rotating out of the market,” the Glassnode analysis detailed.

Has the Chainlink Price Bottomed Out?

Despite the recovery moves, an earlier Bitcoin price analysis shows that the market is not out of the woods yet. With a recent flash crash, the crypto market recorded another liquidation worth about $430 million before slowing down.

Chainlink was caught in all these uncertain price actions but has showcased resilience amid each fall. In the past 24 hours, the coin traded within a very close range, from a low of $14.72 to a high of $15.69. This price action aligns with Glassnode projections on the token’s support and resistance levels.

The Chainlink price support is pegged at $14.8, and the resistance zone is approximately $16.

Chainlink as a DeFi Enabler

One key reason for the Oracle protocol’s resilience is its role in the Decentralized Finance ecosystem. Chainlink has developed solutions like its Interoperability protocol CCIP to help boost connections among DeFi players.

This innovation complements its primary role as a data resource, helping LINK retain its relevance in the altcoin world. Per an earlier LINK price analysis, the prospect of the coin jumping by 312% was explored, drawing on its growing ecosystem.

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