• SSK ETF includes JitoSOL, the first U.S. ETF to support liquid staking.
• Investors gain access to Solana staking rewards with full daily liquidity.
• ETF enables yield generation without wallets, DeFi, or lock-up delays.

REX-Osprey has officially integrated JitoSOL into its SSK ETF, making it the first U.S.-based crypto exchange-traded fund to include a liquid staking asset. This move provides regulated exposure to staked Solana (SOL) while maintaining full access to on-chain rewards and daily liquidity. The update also enhances the fund’s capital efficiency and staking flexibility without disrupting compliance standards.

JitoSOL Integration Brings Yield and Liquidity

The inclusion of JitoSOL in the SSK ETF gives investors daily liquidity and on-chain yield in one regulated product. JitoSOL is Solana’s leading liquid staking token, offering native staking rewards while maintaining full tradability. By combining direct SOL holdings with JitoSOL, the ETF enables flexible rebalancing without waiting through unbonding periods.

Staking is executed on-chain through validators, ensuring transparency. All rewards, whether from SOL or JitoSOL, flow directly to shareholders without intermediary deductions. The model avoids typical DeFi complexity while retaining core yield mechanics. This approach benefits retail and institutional investors seeking efficient blockchain exposure through traditional investment vehicles.

ETFs Meet DeFi Without Losing Compliance

Furthermore, JitoSOL transforms the way crypto ETFs operate by enabling liquid staking in a compliant wrapper. The integration allows the SSK ETF to provide full reward access without self-custody or DeFi participation. Staking on Solana does not involve any technical infrastructure or wallets to utilize the staking economy.

The ETF is now able to rebalance or redeem assets without any interruption of reward flows. Maintaining a yield during portfolio distributions ensures that the fund is efficient and flexible. Its daily liquidity is ideal both for long-term investors and for active traders. JitoSOL’s structure also ensures smoother redemptions while maintaining staking exposure under regulatory oversight.

Wall Street Welcomes Liquid Staking Breakthrough

The Chief Commercial Officer at the Jito Foundation, Thomas Uhm, referred to the move as the next evolution in the crypto ETFs. He added that liquid staking tokens such as JitoSOL allow easier access to yield in compliant and secure forms. Uhm also stressed the need to remove staking lockups and enhance capital mobility.

The SSK ETF now manages more than $100 million in assets just two weeks after its launch on July 2. This sharp expansion points to the interest of investors in crypto solutions that offer a regulated participation with on-chain involvement. The SSK ETF is an all-around asset that fills the gap between traditional and blockchain-based structures, becoming a new range of liquid staking-enabled funds.