Will We See A Solana ETF In 2025? | Eliezer Ndinga

Nov 12, 2024

Eliezer Ndinga, Head of Strategy at 21Shares, weighs in on the potential for a Solana ETF by 2025, highlighting the intricate balance of crypto regulation in connection with upcoming elections. He delves into how political dynamics, including Trump's influence, could reshape the market. Eliezer expresses optimism regarding Solana's disruptive advantages over Ethereum and discusses the rising demand for Solana ETFs, shedding light on their implications for traditional finance and the need for innovative investment products in the crypto landscape.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Crypto and Politics: Trump’s Impact

01:32 • 5min

Navigating the Crypto Frontier

06:13 • 11min

Solana's Disruptive Potential in Crypto

16:43 • 8min

The Rise of Solana ETFs

25:09 • 17min

Exploring Solana's Unique Advantages and Challenges

42:19 • 3min

Gm! This week, we're joined by Eliezer Ndinga of 21 Shares to discuss the path forward for a Solana ETF. We deep dive into the election impact on regulation within crypto, DeFi's renaissance, the SEC vs crypto & why Eliezer is bullish on Solana. Enjoy

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(00:00) Introduction

(01:32) The Election Impact

(06:28) DeFi Renaissance

(08:48) The SEC vs Crypto

(13:44) Ethereum vs Solana Dominance

(19:33) Sei Protocol Ad

(20:00) Ledger Ad

(20:36) The Solana ETF

(34:02) Solana ETF Demand

(37:58) The 2025 Crypto ETF Cycle

(42:19) Bullish On Solana

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