Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has entered a strategic partnership with Canada-based SOL Strategies, appointing it as the exclusive staking partner for its Digital Assets Revolutions Fund. This move reflects rising institutional demand for yield-driven exposure to Solana (SOL) and blockchain-based income strategies.
Institutional Staking Demand on the Rise
Under this agreement, ARK will migrate its validator operations to SOL Strategies’ staking infrastructure, which already handles over 3.59 million SOL (worth $647.2 million USD) across more than 5,700 unique wallets.
Only 12% of these assets are from SOL Strategies’ own treasury, with the remaining 88% coming from third-party institutional clients.
SOL Strategies’ CEO emphasized the firm’s focus on compliant, enterprise-grade staking services tailored to family offices, hedge funds, and digital asset managers.
Why Solana? Fast Growth, Reliable Yield
Solana’s appeal continues to grow among institutions thanks to high throughput, low transaction costs, and predictable staking rewards. Solana’s epoch system, which distributes staking rewards every two to three days, offers consistent passive income while supporting the network’s decentralization.
At present, more than 403 million SOL tokens (over $73 billion) are staked on the Solana network.
ARK’s decision is part of a broader industry trend, where asset managers are seeking structured investment vehicles with both yield potential and regulatory clarity.
SOL Strategies Expanding Despite Q2 Loss
While SOL Strategies reported a $3.5 million loss in Q2 2025, its staking and validator revenues grew significantly, demonstrating the firm’s expanding role in crypto infrastructure. It has also partnered with BitGo for secure institutional custody.
Broader Implications for Crypto Investment Vehicles
The move underscores the growing institutional appetite for structured Solana exposure, especially through staking-linked ETFs, notes, and public equities.
SOL Strategies is also planning a public listing on Nasdaq, signaling deeper traditional market integration.
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