REX-Osprey Integrates JitoSOL to Boost Solana ETF Liquidity and Staking Rewards

Highlights:

• REX-Osprey integrates JitoSOL into the first U.S. Solana staking ETF.
• The SSK ETF reached $100M AUM just 12 days after launch.
• Investors receive 100% of staking rewards with zero wallet management.

REX-Osprey integrates JitoSOL into the SSK ETF, making it the first U.S. crypto ETF to include a liquid staking asset. The move enhances capital efficiency and maintains full exposure to on-chain rewards. The fund combines direct Solana holdings with JitoSOL and can now provide flexible staking without unbonding delays, according to the statement.

The Solana + Staking ETF has gained momentum since hitting the market on the 2nd of July. Within 12 days of trading, it had over $100 million in assets under management. Such growth is an indication of investor demand for crypto exposure within traditional investment vehicles.

JitoSOL, Solana’s leading liquid staking token, solves a major DeFi challenge: how to earn staking yield while preserving liquidity. Investors no longer have to tie up funds or experience long waits in exiting positions. Instead, the tokenized SOL form of staked SOL can be simply traded, even though the same continues to receive native SOL rewards.

🚨Big update: @jito_sol liquid staking is now part of $SSK

The REX-Osprey™ Solana + Staking ETF now includes liquid staking—giving investors exposure to tokenized staked SOL and on-chain rewards, all in a brokerage account.

Convenient. Connected.

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— REX Shares (@REXShares) July 24, 2025

Liquidity Meets Compliance Through JitoSOL

The integration of JitoSOL in SSK offers daily liquidity, in accordance with regulatory demands on ETF. This flexibility and reward access has created a path to a new door in the conservative world of finance. Investors have the opportunity to access staked assets without the use of wallets, decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, or self-custody.

The ETF framework guarantees that all staking is implemented on-chain via validators on the Solana network. Every staking reward, whether from SOL or JitoSOL, flows entirely to shareholders. REX Shares or Osprey funds do not withhold any rewards as a percentage. The model allows transparency and makes funds more responsive to market changes. As long as JitoSOL is maintained, SSK can rebalance or redeem its portfolio without this interruption to reward generation. This benefits both retail and institutional investors in search of yield and liquid access to the assets.

The inclusion also enhances ETF compatibility. It facilitates smooth redemptions and monitoring performances with native blockchain contributions being maintained. Investors gain exposure to staked Solana while retaining complete regulated security.

JitoSOL Marks a Turning Point in Crypto ETFs

Thomas Uhm, the Chief Commercial Officer at the Jito Foundation, commented about the milestone on X (previously Twitter). He acknowledged the long-term efforts behind integrating JitoSOL into a regulated product. He also noted the partnership with REX-Osprey as the next evolution of staked assets, stepping into the mainstream world of finance.

I'm very happy to announce what we've been working towards for months – @jito_sol is now the first Liquid Staking Token available inside a US ETF. Many thanks to the @REXShares team, who saw the potential of JitoSOL to enhance their groundbreaking @solana staking ETF, $SSK.

Why… https://t.co/T1DBfR6tdA

— Thomas Uhm (@ThomasUhm) July 24, 2025

Uhm noted the liquid staking tokens as the most straightforward means of providing full-yield staking with ETFs. They eliminate the restrictions on long lock-up cycles and complex DeFi mechanisms. He also added that liquid staking increases access and capital utilization.

The move of REX-Osprey to incorporate JitoSOL means that the ETF goes beyond a digital-asset tracking tool. It creates a link between decentralized yield scenarios and mainstream trading platforms. In addition, the merger will give investors much faster access to the blockchain payoffs using a common investment vehicle.

The ETF now captures both liquidity and ongoing Solana staking yield. With all the benefits going to the investor, this structure is among the most efficient crypto investment vehicles available on the current market. By fusing tokenized staking with traditional brokerage access, SSK has defined a new class of ETFs. It represents a fusion of DeFi mechanics and Wall Street standards, enabling more people to explore blockchain yield in a regulated setting.