#AltcoinETFsPostponed The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed decisions on multiple altcoin-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including those for Solana (SOL), XRP, Litecoin (LTC), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Cardano (ADA). This delay, announced on March 11, 2025, extends the review period until at least May, with final deadlines potentially reaching October . (SEC Delays Decisions on Multiple Altcoin ETFs, Approval Odds Remain High, Another Crypto ETF Setback? SEC Pushes Decision to May - Ecoinimist)

These postponements are attributed to regulatory caution, particularly due to the absence of regulated futures markets for these altcoins—a factor that previously facilitated approvals for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs . Additionally, the SEC is undergoing leadership changes following the resignation of former Chair Gary Gensler, introducing further uncertainty into the regulatory landscape . (Spot Altcoin ETFs Likely Delayed Until Late 2025, Says Bloomberg Analyst - BitcoinWorld, Another Crypto ETF Setback? SEC Pushes Decision to May - Ecoinimist)

Despite the delays, analysts like Bloomberg's James Seyffart consider these extensions standard procedure and maintain a positive outlook for eventual approvals . The crypto industry remains optimistic that new SEC leadership may adopt a more favorable stance toward altcoin ETFs later in 2025. (Another Crypto ETF Setback? SEC Pushes Decision to May - Ecoinimist, Spot Altcoin ETFs Likely Delayed Until Late 2025, Says Bloomberg Analyst - BitcoinWorld)