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Senior Bloomberg market analyst Eric Balchunas predicted the swift approval of spot ETFs based on a basket of altcoins in the U.S. According to him, the SEC could approve funds that will include $ETH , $SOL and other popular tokens as early as July 2025, after which it will consider ETFs exclusively based on Solana. This prediction has generated excitement in the crypto market, as altcoin ETFs could attract billions of dollars in institutional investments.

The year 2024 marks a new milestone in the crypto world after Ethereum officially secured spot ETF approval from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This success not only brought optimism to the Ethereum community but also sparked a wave of speculation about which altcoins would follow.
Entering 2025, there are at least three strong candidates that are stealing the spotlight: Solana (SOL), Polkadot (DOT), and Polygon (MATIC). All three are projects with strong fundamentals, active ecosystems, and have the appeal of institutional investors. However, are they ready to face a long process full of regulations? Let's dissect them one by one.

Solana (SOL) – Fast, Cheap, Full of Controversy Solana is known as a high-speed blockchain with low transaction fees. Throughout 2024, Solana managed to maintain its position as one of the networks with the highest DeFi and NFT activity. Institutional support is also no joke. Grayscale itself already has the Grayscale Solana Trust, a sign that the institutional market is already eyeing SOL as a potential asset. However, Solana has an “old sin” — its name was mentioned in the SEC lawsuit against Coinbase in 2023, where the SEC categorized SOL as a security.
“Solana is a strong contender for a future ETF, but regulatory clarity will be crucial. No institution wants to touch a ‘security’ token unless rules change.” – @JakeChervinsky, CLO at Variant Fund (2025)Polkadot (DOT) – Raja Interoperabilitas yang Ramah Regulasibb
Polkadot stands out as a network that offers interoperability between blockchains, something that is much needed in today's multi-chain era. The ongoing success of the Polkadot Parachain Auction also shows the high interest of developers. Another advantage, Polkadot has a strong reputation in Europe, where crypto regulations are starting to stabilize thanks to MiCA (Markets in Crypto Assets). This is a plus compared to more US-based projects. In fact, the Web3 Foundation (Polkadot's administrator) has had direct dialogues with regulators many times, portraying DOT as a compliant assetPolygon (MATIC) – Layer 2 Star with Strong Network Polygon is uniquely positioned as an Ethereum scalability solution that has been widely adopted. Polygon’s partnerships with global brands such as Nike, Meta, and Starbucks prove that MATIC has extraordinary appeal to the corporate world. Polygon has also managed to maintain its status as a utility token, not a security. This makes Polygon’s ETF path relatively smoother than other altcoins that are still struggling to emerge from the shadow of securities regulations.
SEC Signals: Which Altcoins Have the Best Chance? While Ethereum has managed to secure an ETF spot, the road ahead for other altcoins is still fraught. Gary Gensler and his team at the SEC tend to be conservative in defining “commodity” vs. “security.” Altcoins with active legal cases or that are too “decentralized in name only” will face more obstacles. However, with increasing clarity on global regulations and pressure from institutional investors looking to diversify into quality altcoins, the chances of an Altcoin ETF in 2025 are not just a pipe dream.
Impact on Retail Investors For retail investors, the presence of Altcoin ETFs will bring two major impacts: 1. Liquidity surge – Institutional cash inflows can drive up prices and strengthen long-term fundamentals. 2. New legitimacy – Altcoins that qualify for ETFs are automatically recognized as legitimate investment assets in the eyes of regulators, paving the way for banks and pension funds to participate.
Conclusion & Personal Predictions Given the combination of fundamentals, adoption, and regulatory readiness, Polygon (MATIC) and Polkadot (DOT) appear to have the upper hand over Solana in the race for the first Altcoin ETF. While Solana does have a strong ecosystem, the shadow of securities legalization could be a major stumbling block.
2025 Predictions:
MATIC ETF Opportunity: 70%
DOT ETF Opportunity: 60%
SOL ETF Opportunity: 40%
However, whatever the outcome, 2025 will be a crucial year for the future of altcoins in the eyes of global regulators and institutions. Smart investors should start monitoring these movements now.
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The SEC has just delayed its decision on ETFs tracking XRP and Dogecoin, continuing to postpone the altcoin investment wave following the success of the Bitcoin ETF. Do these digital assets have a chance to break through?
SEC Delays Decision on XRP and Dogecoin ETFs
On May 20, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the delay in approving rule changes allowing the 21Shares and Grayscale Dogecoin ETFs to trade on Cboe and NYSE. The SEC stated that 'more analysis' is needed to ensure that the funds comply with anti-fraud regulations and protect investors. This move does not imply the likelihood of approval, according to the filings.

Action could come as soon as July 2, when the SEC will be required to make a final decision on a number of altcoin ETF proposals.
Bloomberg ETF analysts Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart now see a 75% or greater chance the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approves a range of spot altcoin ETFs by the end of 2025.

Eight separate spot fund proposals are currently in front of the SEC, including ETFs tied to solana (SOL), litecoin (LTC), dogecoin (DOGE), XRP, cardano (ADA), avalanche (AVAX), polkadot (DOT), and hedera (HBAR). Balchunas and Seyffart believe index and basket-style ETFs — which group multiple cryptocurrencies — have the highest odds of approval, pegging those chances at 90%.

The first key deadline comes on July 2, when the SEC must respond to proposals filed by firms including Grayscale, Bitwise, Franklin Templeton, and Hashdex for basked-style funds. Decisions on single-asset ETFs like SOL, DOGE, XRP, and ADA are expected in October, with others following in November and December. These are final deadlines, meaning the SEC — which previously delayed decisions — will be required to issue a final rulings.

Some issuers have submitted intent to launch funds tracking smaller-cap tokens such as SUI, Trump Coin (TRUMP), and Melania Coin (MELANIA), but these have not yet advanced to the formal 19b-4 stage — a requirement filing to trigger an SEC review.
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