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Forecast markets show strong confidence in the approval of spot ETFs for XRP, SOL, ADA, and others, potentially paving the way for a massive altcoin rally.
The cryptocurrency market is preparing for a possible breakthrough in regulation in 2025, as Polymarket, a leading decentralized prediction platform, signals high confidence in the approval of spot ETFs for major altcoins. According to the latest data provided by CryptoRank.io, five key altcoins—XRP, Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Cardano (ADA)—each show over 68% probability of ETF approval this year. Notably, XRP leads in this area with an 83% probability.

XRP's leading position is supported by increasing regulatory clarity following Ripple's prolonged legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). With the case largely behind, and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse calling XRP ETF 'inevitable,' confidence is rising. Garlinghouse recently pointed to $17 billion of institutional inflow into Bitcoin ETFs as evidence of underlying demand.

High odds tracked by Polymarket (from January 1 to May 29, 2025) indicate that market participants are making big bets that XRP's regulatory victory will translate into real product launches like ETFs this year.

Solana (SOL) remains steady with a solid 80% probability, while Litecoin, Dogecoin, and Cardano have seen sharp increases in odds—from less than 50% at the start of this year to a range of 70%+ by the end of May. This reflects a broader shift in market sentiment driven by precedents set by Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, and growing institutional interest in Layer 1 and utility-focused altcoins.

These assets, while still under the scrutiny of regulators, are increasingly seen as potential ETF candidates, especially as asset managers like Grayscale and 21Shares file applications and seek engagement with the SEC.

Not all altcoins are faring well. PEPE, the popular meme token, shows just a 9% chance of ETF approval—a stark contrast to other contenders. Its lack of fundamental use cases and perceived speculative nature make it unlikely in the eyes of both investors and regulators.

This gap illustrates the tough battle meme coins face in gaining serious institutional support, let alone approval for exchange-traded financial products.

Despite the optimism, no spot ETFs for altcoins have been approved in the U.S. to date. Recently, the SEC delayed decisions on XRP and DOGE ETF applications filed by 21Shares and Grayscale on May 20, 2025, citing the need for further review focused on market integrity and investor protection.

According to Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart, such delays are commonplace. Most industry observers now expect decisions by the end of June or early July.

Nevertheless, the trend of Polymarket odds and price action suggests that the market is preparing for final approval. A recent report from Coingape (May 7, 2025) linked the price increases of ADA, DOGE, and LTC to optimism regarding ETFs and broader macroeconomic tailwinds such as a weakening U.S. dollar.

The implications of a green light from the SEC are enormous. Spot ETFs could open the floodgates for institutional capital, expand retail access, and legitimize altcoins in the eyes of traditional investors.

However, caution is warranted. The SEC's conservative stance, along with potential political or market shifts, means timelines could change.

With XRP leading at an 83% probability of approval, 2025 promises to be a turning point for altcoins. As the SEC reaches a final decision, prediction markets, price trends, and institutional behavior indicate that the era of altcoin ETFs is approaching.

For investors, traders, and builders, this could be the moment when altcoins reach the same stage of regulation as Bitcoin and Ethereum.

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