#AltcoinETFsPostponed refers to the U.S. SEC's postponement of decisions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for altcoins like Solana $SOL , $XRP , Litecoin , Cardano, and Dogecoin $DOGE . As of March 11, 2025, applications from firms including Grayscale, VanEck, and Bitwise remain pending. Analysts attribute delays to the absence of regulated futures markets for these altcoins—unlike Bitcoin and Ethereum, which trade on CME. The SEC is cautious, citing concerns about investor protection and market stability. However, optimism persists. Bloomberg’s James Seyffart suggests approvals may still come by October 2025. New filings, like Franklin Templeton’s XRP ETF, indicate ongoing interest. The outcome will depend on evolving regulation, market readiness, and the SEC’s willingness to adapt to the growing altcoin investment landscape.