Bitwise Sets Low 0.20% Fee in New Solana ETF Filing

Bitwise Sets Low 0.20% Fee in New Solana ETF Filing With Staking

Written by Aaron S.,

Editor-In-Chief

Last Updated: October 10, 2025

Key Takeaways

Bitwise updated its Solana ETF filing to include staking and set a low 0.20% annual fee, submitted to the SEC on October 8;
Analyst Eric Balchunas said the early low fee may help Bitwise attract investors before the market becomes more competitive;
The ETF will directly hold Solana tokens, unlike some competitors that rely on futures and face tracking issues.

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Bitwise has updated its application for a US-based Solana SOL $183.93 exchange-traded fund (ETF) to include a 0.20% annual fee and support for staking.

The revised filing was submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission on October 8.

The newly added 0.20% management fee is lower than many expected and sits on the lower end of typical fees for similar crypto investment products, which usually range between 0.15% and 0.25%.

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Eric Balchunas, an analyst specializing in ETFs, noted that while such low fees might usually appear later in the competition, Bitwise may be acting early because the firm believes fees will drop over time.

According to Balchunas, introducing a low fee from the beginning can help attract early interest and give Bitwise an edge.

The inclusion of staking in the ETF structure also allows the fund to potentially earn extra rewards by participating in Solana’s network, which could improve returns for investors.

Balchunas also pointed out that Bitwise's proposed fund would directly hold Solana tokens, which offers a closer link to the actual asset than some other products on the market.

He contrasted this with other ETFs, such as SSK, which rely on futures contracts and have experienced tracking issues, sometimes falling behind the price of Solana itself.

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