Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has granted approval to OSL HK, the city’s first licensed digital-asset exchange, to offer retail trading of Solana (SOL). This development makes Solana the fifth cryptocurrency available to retail investors under the city’s regulated regime, joining Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Avalanche (AVAX), and Chainlink (LINK).
The exchange confirmed that Solana trading went live on August 11, 2025, at 11:00 PM (UTC+8) via its “Flash Trading” service. Retail traders can now access three trading pairs — SOL/USD, SOL/HKD, and SOL/USDT — with both deposits and withdrawals supported directly through the Solana network. This integration allows for faster transaction speeds and lower fees, two features often cited as key advantages of the Solana blockchain.
New Trading Options and Market Access
OSL stated that professional-tier “Pro Trading” for the SOL/USD pair will commence later in August, offering advanced execution tools and deeper liquidity for institutional and professional traders. While professional access will expand over time, the immediate availability of retail trading positions Solana within the reach of everyday investors — an important step in broadening market participation under a compliant framework.
By securing SFC approval for retail Solana trading, OSL has underscored its commitment to regulatory transparency and operational compliance. The company was among the first to secure a full license under Hong Kong’s virtual asset trading platform regime, which requires rigorous adherence to investor protection measures, anti-money laundering (AML) protocols, and robust custody standards.
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