As Valour’s parent company, DeFi Technologies is the largest institutional asset manager of Solana in North America.
DeFi Technologies Inc, a financial technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Valour Inc., and Valour Digital Securities Limited, a leading issuer of exchange traded products , that its Solana exchange traded product, has once again become the Company’s largest product by assets under management, surpassing its flagship Bitcoin ETP.
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As of May 23, 2025, Valour’s Solana ETP holds US$274,850,850 (C$377,548,870) in AUM, exceeding the Bitcoin ETP at US$269,640,836 (C$370,392,134). This milestone underscores increasing investor demand for SOL and growing confidence in the long-term strength of the network.
Key Highlights:
- Valour Operates the 3rd Largest Solana Fund in Europe: Valour, the European ETP issuer for DeFi Technologies, manages the third-largest Solana fund in Europe, providing regulated access to Solana across Xetra, Spotlight, and Euronext exchanges.
- DeFi Technologies is the Largest Institutional Solana Manager in North America: As the parent company of Valour, DeFi Technologies manages more Solana than any other public company or asset manager in North America, combining Valour’s digital asset holdings with its own balance sheet treasury and validator infrastructure.
- Global Leader in Solana Monetization: DeFi Technologies operates a proprietary MEV-optimized SOL validator. By staking a portion of its US$274.9 million (C$377.5 million) in SOL, the Company earns an average 12% yield on staked SOL, representing up to C$45.3 million (US$33 million) in potential annual revenue. No other asset manager or public entity generates more revenue from SOL globally.
- Cutting-Edge Solana IP and Trading Infrastructure: DeFi Technologies’ IP portfolio includes advanced liquidity provisioning tools, decentralized financial data analytics, and innovative trading infrastructure. This powers the Solana-focused trading desk jointly operated by DeFi and Valour, enabling institutional-grade execution and proprietary trading strategies optimized for Solana’s high-throughput blockchain.
- Validator & Staking Strategy Spans Entire AUM: The Company also runs validator nodes on Core and Cardano. Across its digital asset platform, which includes more than 65 ETPs and over US$850 million (C$1.1 billion) in total AUM, DeFi Technologies stakes a majority of its assets, generating an average blended yield of 8% on staked holdings and significantly enhancing recurring revenue.
- Expanding ETP Suite Across Europe: Valour currently offers 65+ fully hedged digital asset ETPs on leading European exchanges, including Xetra, Spotlight, and Euronext. The Company is on track to reach 100 listed products by the end of 2025, spanning single-asset, thematic, leveraged, and yield-focused structures.
- Treasury Holdings Supporting Long-Term Growth: As part of its diversified digital asset treasury strategy, DeFi Technologies directly holds 14,375 SOL and 208.8 BTC, alongside various other digital assets. These holdings complement the Company’s validator and ETP infrastructure and serve as strategic reserves aligned with long-term value creation.
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“Solana remains a cornerstone of our strategy not just as an asset, but as an ecosystem we’re deeply integrated into,” said Olivier Roussy Newton, CEO of DeFi Technologies. “What sets us apart is our fully integrated monetization model. We don’t just hold and manage Solana we operate the infrastructure, deploy proprietary validators, run a dedicated trading desk, and implement advanced MEV and yield strategies. This enables us to generate real, recurring revenue directly from network participation. No other digital asset manager or leveraged public Solana-focused company globally matches this level of vertical integration and operational exposure.
Furthermore, our approach goes far beyond Solana. With over 65 ETPs listed more than any other digital asset manager we offer the most diverse product suite in the industry. We are truly bridging traditional capital markets with decentralized finance and redefining what it means to be a digital asset platform at the institutional level.”
Valour’s Other Top ETPs by AUM as of April 30, 2025
Valour monetizes its AUM primarily through staking and management fees. Valour retains staking yields as revenue, capturing value directly from the underlying digital assets held in its ETPs, in addition to management fees.
In Q1 2025, Valour generated staking and lending income of US$10.0 million (C$14.0 million) and management fees of US$2.6 million (C$3.6 million), demonstrating the strength of its vertically integrated model and its ability to generate recurring, protocol-driven revenue from its growing AUM base.
- Valour SUI: C$64,979,102 (US$47,103,372)
- Valour ADA: C$63,984,610 (US$46,382,465)
- Valour XRP: C$62,726,490 (US$45,470,453)
- Valour ETH: C$50,932,311 (US$36,920,849)
- Valour AVAX: C$17,402,398 (US$12,615,004)
- Valour DOT: C$16,624,337 (US$12,050,987)
Valour’s Global Expansion and Strategic Market Development
Valour continues to expand its global footprint as a leader in regulated digital asset products. With over 65 ETPs currently listed across European and UK exchanges, the Company remains on track to reach 100 listed products by the end of 2025. Upcoming launches include leveraged and warrant-based structures, further broadening investor access.
In parallel, Valour is strategically entering emerging markets across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and beyond, securing a first-mover advantage in jurisdictions with significant growth potential. This proactive expansion underscores Valour’s long-term commitment to driving global adoption of regulated digital asset investment vehicles.
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Clarification of Financial Outlook
The Company wishes to clarify that the annualized revenue forecast of approximately C$285.6 million (US$201.07 million) in its press release dated May 14, 2025 does not include any decrease or recovery of discount for lack of marketability (“DLOM”) applied to two private investments funds, pursuant to which the Company gained exposure to locked Solana and Avalanche tokens (the “Locked Tokens”). In fiscal 2024, the Company acquired the Locked Tokens, and a DLOM was applied to the fair market value of the Locked Tokens, as such tokens were locked until 2028. As the Locked Tokens become unlocked, the value of the DLOM decreases, and such decreases are included in the revenue of the Company until all of the Locked Tokens are released in 2028. Given that the DLOM is an accounting adjustment and not reflective of the operations and performance of the Company, the Company’s forecasted revenue for fiscal 2025 does not include any adjustments to the DLOM, and remains C$285.6 million (US$201.07 million).
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Source: prnewswire
