#AltcoinETFsPostponed #AltcoinETFsPostponed: SEC Delays Decision on Ethereum and Other Crypto ETFs
In a move that disappointed crypto enthusiasts, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again delayed its decision on several proposed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to altcoins, including Ethereum (ETH). While Bitcoin ETFs were approved earlier this year, paving the way for broader institutional involvement, regulators remain cautious about altcoin products due to concerns over market manipulation and investor protection.
The postponement affects applications from major asset managers seeking to launch Ethereum spot ETFs, which would directly track ETH’s market price. Analysts now expect final decisions to come later this year, possibly after the SEC provides more regulatory clarity around the classification of Ethereum—especially whether it is considered a security.
The delay underscores the SEC’s cautious stance on crypto beyond Bitcoin, leaving investors and industry players in a holding pattern once again.
