SEC’s new ETF process aims to cut launch times from 240 days to just 75 days through a unified approval system.
Over 54 crypto ETFs have been filed, with altcoin offerings gaining momentum amid regulatory restructuring.
Asset managers are leveraging offshore funds and staking strategies to navigate existing SEC rules before reforms are finalized.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has introduced new guidance that could significantly reduce the time needed to launch cryptocurrency ETFs. A newly issued 12-page disclosure document signals that the agency is moving away from the case-by-case approval method it previously used. Instead, it is building a streamlined system designed to handle multiple ETF filings under a common framework.
This regulatory update could cut the ETF launch process from a maximum of 240 days to around 75 days. Currently, asset managers must file individual 19b-4 forms for each new crypto product. However, the proposed system may eliminate that step. Nasdaq and Cboe are in discussions with the SEC as the agency finalizes the framework for future listings.
Fund Managers Explore Indirect Exposure Routes
While the SEC works through its reforms, some firms are using creative strategies to offer crypto exposure. REX Financial and Osprey Funds recently launched the REX-Osprey Sol + Staking ETF, which invests in an offshore vehicle holding Solana. The structure allows the ETF to sidestep SEC commodity restrictions while using staking to generate yield. On its first trading day, July 1, the fund attracted $12 million in assets.
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More than 54 crypto ETF applications are currently pending review, including those tied to Solana, XRP, Dogecoin, and other alternative assets. The wide range of filings reflects growing anticipation that broader access to digital asset investment products may arrive soon. Firms are moving quickly to position themselves for potential early approval under the updated SEC process.
Although no immediate spot ETF approvals are expected, the SEC is preparing to issue additional guidance later this year. The second phase is likely to further define the process for launching altcoin-related funds. Industry leaders view this regulatory progress as a signal that the crypto ETF market is becoming more aligned with traditional finance.
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