The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed decisions on several altcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications, including those for Solana (SOL), XRP, Litecoin (LTC), and Dogecoin (DOGE). This delay, announced on March 11, 2025, extends the review period until May, citing the need for additional time to evaluate the proposed ETFs and their potential market impact . 
Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart described the postponements as “standard procedure,” noting that such delays are common, especially amid leadership transitions at the SEC. The final deadlines for these ETF decisions are set for October 2025, and analysts maintain a relatively high probability of approval .
