Solana News Today: SOL Strategies' Nasdaq Leap Validates Solana’s Institutional Rise

SOL Strategies, a Toronto-based digital asset firm focused on the Solana blockchain, has secured approval to list its common shares on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, marking a significant milestone in its evolution as a publicly traded entity. Trading is set to begin on September 9 under the ticker symbol STKE, according to multiple announcements from the company. This listing follows a strategic rebranding and a shift in focus toward Solana, a high-performance blockchain that competes with Ethereum in the decentralized applications (DApps) and smart contract space.

The firm previously traded on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) under the symbol HODL and on the U.S. over-the-counter (OTC) market under CYFRF. Going forward, its shares will no longer trade on the OTC market, with existing OTC shareholders automatically converted to the Nasdaq listing. According to the company, this transition is expected to improve liquidity for shareholders, attract institutional investors, and expand access to deeper capital markets. The move is also seen as a validation of the Solana ecosystem, as SOL Strategies becomes the first publicly traded treasury company to secure a Nasdaq listing focused on Solana infrastructure.

As of August 31, 2025, the company held 435,064 Solana (SOL) tokens, valued at approximately CAD$122 million. These holdings, combined with its validator node operations—where the firm verifies transactions and earns staking rewards—form the foundation of its strategy to scale infrastructure and support Solana’s growing network. CEO Leah Wald emphasized that joining Nasdaq aligns the company with the world’s most innovative technology firms and positions it to attract institutional capital, which is critical for expanding validator operations and ecosystem investments.

SOL Strategies operates through a three-pronged strategy: direct acquisition of SOL tokens, staking through validator nodes, and strategic investments in the broader Solana ecosystem. Despite generating over $2.5 million in staking revenue during the second quarter of 2025, the company continues to operate at a loss due to high operational costs. However, it has secured significant financial backing, including a $500 million convertible note facility and plans to raise up to $1 billion CAD through a preliminary base shelf prospectus. These funding mechanisms provide the firm with flexibility as it scales its validator network and expands its role in staking and infrastructure.

The firm’s stock has already demonstrated exceptional performance, surging over 1,775% in the past 12 months on the CSE, according to a report by Yahoo Finance. The transition to Nasdaq is expected to further enhance its liquidity and visibility, particularly as Solana continues to gain traction in institutional circles. The company’s validator nodes currently manage more than 3 million staked SOL tokens, valued at around $741 million, reinforcing its central role in securing and supporting the Solana network.

The listing also aligns with broader trends in the crypto market, where firms are increasingly seeking U.S. exchange listings to gain credibility and access to larger investor bases. For Solana, which is preparing to launch the Alpenglow upgrade—a major network enhancement aimed at increasing speed and efficiency—SOL Strategies’ Nasdaq debut signals growing institutional interest and confidence in the ecosystem. As the market awaits key developments, including potential ETF approvals and network upgrades, the firm’s public listing positions it as a key player in the infrastructure layer of the Solana ecosystem.

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[1] SOL Strategies Wins Nasdaq Listing, Shares to Trade ... (https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/09/05/sol-strategies-wins-nasdaq-listing-shares-to-trade-under-stke)

[2] Nasdaq Approves SOL Strategies Global Select Market ... (https://solstrategies.io/nasdaq-approves-sol-strategies-global-select-market-listing/)

[3] SOL Strategies Secures Nasdaq Approval for STKE Trading ... (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sol-strategies-secures-nasdaq-approval-230844511.html)

[4] Canadian Solana Firm SOL Strategies to Debut on Nasdaq (https://coinlaw.io/sol-strategies-nasdaq-listing-solana-growth/)