#AltcoinETFsPostponed #AltcoinETFsPostponed Investor expectations for the launch of investment funds (ETFs) focused on alternative cryptocurrencies (Altcoins) such as Ethereum and Ripple, among others, have led key regulatory bodies, most notably the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to postpone approval requests for these funds until further notice. This decision comes amid concerns regarding severe market volatility and the lack of maturity in the regulatory framework governing this type of asset.
The authorities clarified that the decision aims to protect investors from risks of fraud or market manipulation, especially given the absence of clear mechanisms to monitor alternative cryptocurrency networks compared to Bitcoin, which enjoys higher liquidity and broader regulatory interest. They also pointed to the need to assess the impact of these funds on financial stability, particularly amid the sharp fluctuations that cryptocurrencies have experienced this year.
On the other hand, the postponement has caused disappointment among a sector of investors who were expecting new liquidity to enter the "flipping" market, leading to a temporary decline in the values of some cryptocurrencies by percentages ranging from 3% to 8% over the past few hours. However, experts believe that the postponement