Shares of SOL Strategies Inc., one of North America’s largest Solana treasuries, began trading on Nasdaq this week under the ticker STKE.
The company, formerly known as Cypherpunk Holdings, will also maintain its listing on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the ticker HODL. Meanwhile, its OTCQB Venture Market shares (CYFRF) have automatically converted to the Nasdaq listing.
This transition gives the firm broader exposure to U.S. investors, positioning it among a small but growing group of blockchain-focused treasury companies on Wall Street.
Trading Debut and Market Reaction
On opening day, STKE shares launched at $13.05 before sliding to $7.84, according to Google Finance.
Market analysts say such volatility is common for digital-asset companies entering mainstream exchanges. The listing, nevertheless, is viewed as a long-term boost for the firm’s visibility and liquidity.
One of the Largest Solana Treasuries
SOL Strategies is a major institutional holder of Solana (SOL) in North America. The company holds approximately 435,064 SOL tokens, valued at $94.25 million based on current market prices. At press time, Solana trades around $221.10, reflecting a 6.1% gain over the past week.
This holding places SOL Strategies among the top corporate backers of the Solana ecosystem, underscoring its commitment to blockchain-based treasury strategies.
CEO Leah Wald on the Listing
Company CEO Leah Wald hailed the Nasdaq debut as a milestone that strengthens SOL Strategies’ credibility.
“Joining Nasdaq aligns us with the world’s most innovative technology companies,” she explained in the official announcement. Wald added that the move opens doors for institutional investors and enhances shareholder liquidity. Together, these factors grant the firm deeper access to capital markets.
She also highlighted the firm’s plans to expand validator operations and increase staking capacity.
Coinbase data shows that about 66% of Solana’s supply is already staked. By scaling its validator presence, the firm aims to capture additional rewards and contribute to the network’s long-term security.
This approach not only strengthens the company’s revenue base but also deepens its role in the Solana ecosystem.
Competing Solana Treasuries
SOL Strategies is part of a growing race among companies amassing significant Solana holdings.
Upexi Inc. (NASDAQ: UPXI) currently leads with 1.9 million SOL valued at approximately $319.5 million. DeFi Development Corp (NASDAQ: DFDV) is second with 1.18 million SOL worth around $198.9 million, while Torrent Capital holds 40,039 SOL, valued at roughly $6.7 million.
Collectively, these firms manage more than 3.5 million SOL, or roughly 0.65% of the circulating supply and 0.58% of the total, according to CoinGecko.
New Entrant: Forward Industries
On September 8, Forward Industries announced a Solana-focused treasury program. It raised $1.65 billion through a private investment in public equity (PIPE) led by Galaxy Digital, Jump Crypto, and Multicoin Capital.
CEO Michael Pruitt said the move reflects confidence in Solana’s long-term growth.
“Solana has emerged as one of the most innovative and widely adopted blockchain ecosystems,” he said.
According to Pruitt, building an active Solana treasury allows the company to directly participate in the network’s expansion while creating shareholder value.
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