The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has acknowledged the filing of the Canary Spot Staked SEI exchange traded fund (ETF). The filing was submitted by CBOE Global Markets and marks the beginning of the regulator’s formal review process.

This puts SEI alongside Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), which already have staking ETF applications under consideration. The move signals that SEI has entered a limited group of assets now under regulatory scrutiny in the United States.

SEC Starts Review Process for the Staked SEI ETF

In a recent development, the US SEC has acknowledged the first Spot Staked SEI ETF. On August 19, SEI announced that CBOE had filed the Canary Staked SEI ETF on Form 19b-4 with the SEC. With the acknowledgment now in, it signals that the SEC has initiated the official review, which could take several months before a decision is reached. 

🚨 SEC ACKNOWLEDGES FILING FOR CANARY SPOT STAKED $SEI ETF. pic.twitter.com/GkJXJDiTA5

— Kyle Chassé 🐸 (@Kylechasse) September 8, 2025

 The procedure mirrors earlier filings for Ethereum and Solana staking ETFs, placing SEI in the same category of assets vying for regulatory recognition in the United States. Furthermore, the acknowledgement shows growing institutional demand for staking ETF products. 

A successful approval for the Canary Staked SEI ETF could create a regulated avenue for investors to access staking rewards without handling the complexities of direct participation in the coin. The acknowledgement has also triggered direct retail interest  in SEI. 

“The SEC has acknowledged the filing of the Canary Spot Staked $SEI ETF. I’m buying more $SEI now,” Tanaka, a SEI ambassador, wrote on X. 

SEI Price Jumps Over 5% as Investors Show Confidence

In response to the SEC recognition of the staked SEI ETF, the price of SEI has soared to $0.3106, registering an upsurge of 5.29% over the last 24 hours. The trading volume over the same period has also surged by 52.76% to $184.92 million as per data by CoinMarketCap. This surge is an expression of investor confidence with the regulatory development signaling potential increase in institutional uptake. 

According to market observers, the filing and subsequent recognition is a validation mark to SEI which has been gradually increasing in relevance in the blockchain industry. The staking utility and the possibility of accessing a SEI ETF has spawned speculation that SEI may experience greater inflows when the product finally receives approval.

“The US SEC has confirmed receipt of Canary Capital’s application for the Canary Spot Staked SEI ETF, which would offer direct exposure to SEI tokens and generate yield through staking. Approval would mark a significant development in cryptocurrency ETFs,” one X user remarked. 

At this point, the acknowledgement is still merely a small step. However, the SEC will continue discussions regarding the filing in the months to come. Nevertheless, the price action indicates that investors are ready to place a long-term growth potential bet on SEI.