Solana vs Litecoin? K33 Says One Altcoin ETF Could Soar While the Other Tanks

Source Bitcoinist

K33 Research has suggested that a new wave of spot altcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could unlock distinctive trading opportunities, especially for directional strategies involving assets like Solana and Litecoin.

As multiple asset managers line up filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the increasing pace of regulatory engagement hints at a more receptive stance toward diversified crypto investment products.

Solana vs Litecoin: Strategy Implications for Altcoin Traders

Eight issuers have filed for spot Solana ETFs, with reports indicating that the SEC has begun engaging proactively by requesting updates to include staking provisions.

According to K33 analyst Vetle Lunde, this could mean Ethereum and Solana ETFs might feature native staking mechanisms, a structural evolution in how these products interact with their underlying blockchain ecosystems.

There are also ETF proposals in the pipeline for other altcoins such as Litecoin (LTC), Ripple’s XRP, and Dogecoin (DOGE), although the probability of approval varies across assets.

Lunde examined the dynamics between Solana and Litecoin through the lens of existing trust structures managed by Grayscale Investments. He noted that Grayscale’s Solana Trust, which launched in 2023, has never traded at a discount and controls only 0.1% of the total SOL supply.

This, Lunde argues, reduces the risk of a large-scale market impact should the trust convert into an ETF. Conversely, the Litecoin Trust has historically traded at a discount and holds 2.65% of the total LTC supply, creating a higher risk of redemption-driven selling if it transitions to an ETF.

With fewer issuers applying for Litecoin ETF listings compared to Solana, the post-launch support dynamics could differ significantly. Based on these supply-side and structural differences, Lunde suggested a potential long SOL and short LTC trade if both ETFs launch concurrently.

The trade thesis hinges on Solana presenting a cleaner launch profile, while Litecoin could experience volatility similar to the one seen with Grayscale’s Bitcoin and Ethereum trust conversions earlier in 2024.

K33 Expands Bitcoin Treasury Strategy

In addition to its market commentary, K33 recently announced a new share issue aimed at raising SEK 85 million (approximately $8.9 million) to continue building its corporate Bitcoin treasury.

This move is part of a broader plan to acquire 1,000 BTC as a long-term strategic asset. K33 had already secured SEK 60 million in earlier financing and has made multiple Bitcoin purchases totaling 25 BTC by mid-June.

CEO Torbjørn Bull Jenssen emphasized the firm’s confidence in Bitcoin’s role in global finance, stating that the growing treasury would not only give the firm price exposure but also enhance its brokerage capabilities.

The new funding round includes pre-commitments from both existing and new investors and is priced at SEK 0.1036 per share, aligned with the stock’s recent closing price.

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