#SECETFApproval The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is making progress toward approving a wave of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Here's what's happening ¹ ² ³:
- Approval Odds: Bloomberg analysts estimate that the likelihood of approval for various crypto ETFs is high, with some assets having a 90% or higher chance of getting the green light. Specifically:
- Litecoin: 90% approval odds
- Solana: 90% approval odds
- XRP: 85-90% approval odds
- Dogecoin: 75-90% approval odds
- Streamlined Process: The SEC is working on a new framework to speed up the approval process for crypto ETFs. This includes potentially eliminating the 19b-4 form requirement, which could reduce approval time from 240 days to 75 days.
- Standardized Listing: The SEC is developing a standardized method for listing crypto ETFs, which would exempt them from the 19b-4 rule if they meet certain criteria, such as minimum market size and trading volume.
- Recent Approvals: The SEC has already approved 11 Bitcoin spot ETFs and Grayscale's Digital Large-Cap Fund ETF, which tracks the top five cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.
- Upcoming Decisions: Decisions on Solana, XRP, and Litecoin ETFs are expected by October, with some potentially reaching a decision as early as this week.
The SEC's move toward approving crypto ETFs signals a regulatory shift with wide-reaching implications for crypto investment products. If approved, these ETFs would provide investors with a familiar, regulated avenue to access cryptocurrencies, potentially boosting their profile and making them more accessible to a wider range of investors ¹ ⁴ ³.