How does a SOL ETF differ from holding SOL directly?

[madmax]

A SOL ETF tracks Solana’s price but trades on traditional exchanges, offering exposure without direct custody.

Investors avoid private key management, wallet security, and network staking complexities.

ETFs may use futures, swaps, or spot holdings depending on the structure, which can lead to tracking errors vs. on-chain SOL prices.

Advanced users should assess expense ratios, liquidity, and replication method to understand performance relative to SOL itself.

[Abdul Khan]

Direct SOL lets you stake and earn — ETFs rarely provide those rewards. ️

[alex10]

ETFs remove wallet management but also reduce on-chain utility.