## SEC Rule Change Could Fast-Track Crypto ETF Approvals Bloomberg Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas reports a potential game-changer for crypto ETFs. A proposed SEC rule change outlines "listing standards" that could lead to automatic approval for ETFs based on cryptocurrencies with futures trading on the Coinbase Derivatives Exchange for at least six months. ## Bitcoin, Ethereum, and More: Which Coins Benefit? This new rule bypasses the need for individual exchange rule change filings (19b-4), streamlining the approval process. Currently, 12 cryptocurrencies meet the criteria, including market leaders like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), as well as other prominent coins such as Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), and XRP. ## Potential Approval Timeline: September or October? Balchunas suggests these crypto ETFs, previously boasting an 85% or higher chance of approval, could receive the green light as early as September or by October at the latest. This automated approval process marks a significant step forward in mainstreaming cryptocurrency investment options. ```