The SEC has once again hit pause on a wave of crypto ETF proposals, delaying decisions on five key filings: Franklin Templeton’s spot Solana and XRP ETFs, Grayscale’s Hedera ETF, Bitwise’s Dogecoin ETF, and the staking-related provisions in Fidelity’s Ethereum ETF. The official reasoning points to the need for further review and a period of public comment. However, the repeated delays raise broader questions about the regulator’s stance toward altcoins and emerging crypto assets.


Some argue that these postponements demonstrate the SEC’s commitment to thorough due diligence and market stability, especially as the crypto ETF space expands beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. Others see the delays as a signal of deeper regulatory discomfort with altcoins, particularly those with less established market infrastructure or ongoing legal ambiguity.


As the industry awaits clarity, speculation grows: Which ETF has the best chance of approval in the near term? Will institutional backing, like that of Fidelity or Franklin Templeton, sway the SEC? Or will the agency continue to err on the side of caution?


These decisions could shape the future of altcoin legitimacy and investment access in the U.S. market. What’s your take — is the SEC proceeding responsibly, or is this cautious stance holding back innovation? And which ETF do you believe will break through first, and why?

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