ARK Invest & Solana Forge Game-Changing Staking Strategy – SOL to the Moon?

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest just doubled down on Solana – and the crypto world is buzzing.

Why? A slick new staking play that could rewrite the rules for institutional crypto yields.

The SOL Staking Endgame

Forget clunky validator nodes. ARK's rumored strategy leverages Solana's blistering 400ms block times to maximize compounding – turning staking rewards into a high-frequency revenue machine.

Institutional-Grade Crypto Yield

Early estimates suggest APYs could outperform traditional bond markets by 8-12x. Perfect timing as Wall Street finally admits 2% Treasury yields belong in a museum.

The Cynic's Corner

Because nothing says 'mature asset class' like hedge funds chasing triple-digit returns through blockchain loopholes. SOL holders? Buckle up.

What Makes This Partnership Important?

ARK’s selection is a vote of confidence in SOL Strategies’ security and technology. They are BitGo integrated, one of the most popular crypto custody platforms, which guarantees safe and easy staking for institutions.

SOL Strategies operates five validators, with over 3.59 million SOL staked (worth around $647 million) by over 5,700 unique wallets. Only 12% of that comes from their treasury; the rest is from third-party clients, showing strong external trust. 

As of now, around 403 million SOL tokens are staked, which adds up to about $74.9 billion in value, according to Solana Compass. SOL Strategies reported a $3.5 million loss in Q2 2025, yet its staking revenue has been increasing.

Big Investors Embrace Crypto Staking

ARK’s action indicates an expanding trend among institutions such as family offices, hedge funds, and asset managers seeking to earn yield on crypto holdings (such as Solana and Ethereum) rather than merely holding them.

Many firms are pushing for stakeholder-enabled ETFs and looking for regulated, structured products to invest in. Recently, BlackRock has wanted to offer staking rewards through its ethereum ETF, the iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA). 

SOL Strategies is well-positioned in this market. The company focuses exclusively on the Solana ecosystem and is also preparing to list on Nasdaq, which WOULD further strengthen its visibility and credibility.

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