The SEC has delayed its decision on whether to allow staking for Grayscale’s proposed Ethereum spot ETFs.
The ETFs in question—Grayscale Ethereum Trust and Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF—were filed by NYSE Arca on February 14, 2025. The filing included a rule change request to enable staking as part of their investment strategy.
SEC Pushes Back Grayscale Ethereum ETF Staking Deadline July
The SEC deadline for deciding on the original proposal was set to conclude on April 17. Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the SEC is authorized to extend this review period for up to 90 days.
The agency has now exercised that option. This now allows the SEC to decide on this filing by July 2025.
Staking would allow the ETFs to earn rewards by participating in Ethereum’s proof-of-stake consensus mechanism, a feature not yet approved for any US spot crypto ETF.
Grayscale has proposed that staking be conducted exclusively by the sponsor without commingling funds. Also, Coinbase Custody would continue safeguarding the ETH assets.
The SEC’s delay is part of a broader pattern of cautious regulatory scrutiny over crypto ETF innovations, including similar filings from other asset managers.
Solana (SOL) is up 20% over the past seven days, supported by strong technical indicators and rising on-chain activity. Its Ichimoku Cloud and BBTrend charts both point to bullish momentum, with trend strength and volatility on the rise.
At the same time, Solana is reclaiming the top spot in DEX volume and dominating protocol fee rankings across major DeFi apps. With a recent golden cross on the EMA lines, SOL now looks set to test key resistance levels if momentum holds.
Solana Indicators Paint A Bullish Picture
Solana Ichimoku Cloud chart shows a clear bullish structure, with price trading above both the Tenkan-sen and Kijun-sen. This alignment indicates strong short- and medium-term momentum, with buyers maintaining control.
The Kumo ahead is green and steadily expanding, which supports the continuation of the current uptrend. The distance between the price and the cloud also gives the trend some room before any potential weakness sets in.
The Chikou Span is positioned above the cloud and candles, confirming bullish confirmation from past price action. As long as Solana stays above the Kijun-sen and the cloud remains supportive, the trend bias remains upward.
Solana’s BBTrend is currently at 16.89, showing a strong increase from 1.88 two days ago, though slightly down from 17.54 yesterday. This sharp rise indicates that volatility and trend strength have recently expanded significantly.
The BBTrend, or Bollinger Band Trend indicator, measures the strength of a trend based on how far price moves away from its average range. Readings above 10 generally signal a strong trend in motion, while lower values reflect a range-bound or weak market.
With SOL’s BBTrend holding near elevated levels, it suggests the asset is still in a strong trending phase. If it remains high or rises again, it could support further upward movement—but a steady decline might hint at a slowing trend or consolidation ahead.
SOL Volumes and Apps Are On The Rise
Solana is firmly reestablishing its dominance in the decentralized exchange (DEX) space, pulling ahead of Ethereum and BNB in daily volume.
Over the past 24 hours, Solana recorded $2.5 billion in DEX activity, marking a 14% increase over the last seven days. That growth outpaces Base’s 10% and contrasts sharply with the declines seen on Ethereum (-3%) and BNB (-9%).
Beyond trading volume, Solana is also leading in protocol revenue generation. Among the top eight non-stablecoin protocols ranked by fees, five are directly built on Solana: Pump, Axiom, Jupiter, Jito, and Meteora.
Pump stands out in particular, generating $2.73 million in fees in just the past 24 hours and $15 million across the past week.
Can Solana Break Above $150 In The Next Weeks?
Solana’s EMA lines recently formed a golden cross, a bullish signal that often marks the start of a new uptrend.
This crossover suggests momentum is shifting in favor of buyers, with the potential for Solana price to soon test key resistance levels.
If the current trend holds, Solana could challenge resistance around the $136 zone. A breakout there may open the path toward higher levels such as $147, $160, and even $180 if bullish pressure intensifies.
However, if momentum fades, Solana may face a pullback toward the $124 support zone. A break below that could trigger deeper downside moves, potentially revisiting $112 or even $95 if selling pressure accelerates.
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is partnering with Sui, adding the token to its “Strategic Reserve.” The two companies plan to work on development opportunities, and Sui’s price has risen 15%.
WLFI is a Trump-affiliated project, but it is completely distinct from the federal government. Its token stockpile may bear a similar name to Trump’s US Crypto Reserve, but investors should be aware that there is no direct connection.
World Liberty Financial to Add SUI In Its Portfolio
“World Liberty Financial has chosen to partner with Sui as their preferred American blockchain. WLFI recognizes what we’ve been building, a blockchain designed for the future of finance that’s fast, secure, and accessible. That’s why our teams are in advanced talks for deeper integration,” claimed Christian Thompson, Sui’s Managing Director.
This partnership will include a few important components. First, WLFI is adding SUI tokens to its treasury as part of the firm’s “Macro Strategy” token reserve.
This is the first step in a broader plan of integration, exploring new development applications. Already, this news has been bullish for Sui, causing a 15% price spike.
Meanwhile, there has been some confusion in the crypto community about what is going on. WLFI is a Trump-affiliated project, and Sui used the phrase “Strategic Reserve” in the headline for its press release and social media.
To be clear, this partnership is completely distinct from Trump’s US Crypto Reserve, which he announced recently.
However, future cooperation here is not completely implausible. Trump wishes to use “Made in USA” crypto projects to fill the Reserve, and Sui certainly qualifies.
At the moment, however, a Sui deal like that is not within WLFI’s power to execute. If the two companies form a solid working relationship, Sui may build its reputation in Trump’s circle, increasing its chances.
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) Crypto Portfolio. Source: Arkham
Nonetheless, WLFI’s “Strategic Reserve” has nothing to do with the federal government, and investors should be aware. As of today, WLFI’s portfolio includes over 20 different cryptocurrencies. The majority of the holdings are in Ethereum, Wrapped Bitcoin, USDT, Tron’s TRX, and MOVE.
