#AltcoinETFsPostponed

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed decisions on several altcoin ETFs, including:

- *Dogecoin ETF*: The SEC delayed its decision on Bitwise's spot Dogecoin ETF application to June, citing the need for additional time to evaluate the proposed rule change.

- *XRP ETF*: The SEC postponed its decision on Franklin Templeton's spot XRP ETF to June 17, 2025, to further review the proposal and address regulatory issues.

- *Other Altcoin ETFs*: The SEC has received around 70 crypto ETF filings, including proposals for ETFs holding XRP, Solana, Litecoin, Dogecoin, and other altcoins.

The delays reflect the SEC's cautious approach to cryptocurrency regulation and may not necessarily impact the ultimate likelihood of approval. Analysts suggest that having a coin "ETF-ized" doesn't guarantee investor interest, but it increases visibility.

Some key points to consider:

- *Market Capitalization*: Dogecoin's market capitalization is around $26 billion, while XRP's market capitalization is approximately $133 billion.

- *Investor Interest*: Analysts caution that investor demand for altcoin ETFs may be tepid compared to funds holding core cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

- *Regulatory Posture*: US exchanges, including Nasdaq, are urging the SEC to hold digital assets to the same compliance standards as securities if they constitute "stocks by any other name".