Hong Kong SFC Approves First Spot Solana ETF
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has approved the region’s first-ever spot Solana (SOL) platform-traded fund (ETF), issued by ChinaAMC (Hong Kong). The approval, confirmed on October 22, 2025, marks a significant milestone for digital asset markets and positions Hong Kong as a frontrunner in Asia’s regulated crypto investment landscape.
The ChinaAMC Solana ETF is set to debut on the Hong Kong Stock platform (HKEX) on October 27, 2025, with three currency tickers: 3460 (HKD), 83460 (RMB), and 9460 (USD). Carrying a management fee of 0.99%, the ETF will offer investors institutional-grade exposure to Solana, one of the quickest-growing layer-1 blockchains in the digital asset space.
Expanding regulated access to Solana
The SFC’s approval of a spot Solana ETF signals a new phase in the evolution of Hong Kong’s crypto ETF market, expanding beyond BTC and ETH. Solana, known for its ultra-quick transaction speeds and low fees, has become a key player in decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and blockchain-based payments. The ETF will allow investors to gain price exposure to SOL through a regulated, platform-traded product without managing Secret keys or digital wallets.
ChinaAMC’s Solana ETF aims to bridge traditional financial institutions and the on-chain economy, enabling broader participation from banks, fund managers, and retail investors viewking compliant exposure to blockchain assets. The product is expected to attract inflows from investors across Hong Kong, mainland China, and other Asia-Pacific markets looking to diversify their digital asset portfolios.
Hong Kong’s growing digital asset ETF ecosystem
Hong Kong has rapidly emerged as a leading hub for regulated crypto investment products. Earlier in 2024, the city approved spot BTC and ETH ETFs, which collectively attracted significant inflows and positioned Hong Kong as a global competitor to U.S. and European markets in the digital asset ETF space. The addition of Solana now establishes a broader foundation for regulated multi-asset crypto exposure.
ChinaAMC (Hong Kong) has been at the forefront of this growth, becoming one of the first asset managers to launch both spot BTC and ETH ETFs under SFC supervision. With the Solana ETF, the firm continues to expand its digital asset lineup, offering investors a comprehensive range of blockchain-based investment vehicles under a unified regulatory framework.
Analysts note that the SFC’s decision to approve Solana reflects growing institutional confidence in alternative blockchains and their real-world applications. Solana’s network has shown strong resilience and scalability, processing millions of daily transactions across decentralized platforms, stablecoin protocols, and gaming applications.
A step toward diversified blockchain ETFs
The approval of the Solana ETF could pave the way for additional blockchain-based investment products, potentially including multi-chain or sector-specific ETFs. Industry experts believe Hong Kong’s progressive regulatory stance could serve as a model for other jurisdictions aiming to balance investor protection with innovation in the Web3 economy.
As trading begins on October 27, the ChinaAMC Solana ETF is expected to become a key benchmark for institutional adoption of layer-1 blockchain assets in Asia. The move further cements Hong Kong’s position as a global leader in the development of compliant, transparent, and accessible digital asset markets.
