#AltcoinETFsPostponed The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on several altcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including those for XRP and Dogecoin. The new deadline for these decisions is June 17, 2025, with potential final decisions on other crypto ETPs expected around October 18, 2025.

*Affected Altcoin ETFs:*

- *Franklin Templeton's Spot XRP ETF*: The SEC has delayed its decision on this ETF, which was proposed by Cboe BZX Exchange in March.

- *Bitwise's Dogecoin ETF*: NYSE Arca's proposal for this ETF has also been delayed, with the SEC extending its review period.

- *21Shares Dogecoin ETF*: Nasdaq's proposal for this ETF is also under review, reflecting growing interest in altcoin-based investment products.

*Reasons for Delay:*

The SEC's delay in approving these ETFs may be due to the complexity of the review process and the need for further evaluation. The regulator is currently reviewing around 70 crypto ETF proposals, many of which involve altcoins.¹

*Market Impact:*

The delay has triggered sell-offs in top altcoin markets, with XRP, DOGE, and AVAX prices declining over 3% in reaction to the news. However, Bitcoin ETFs have seen significant inflows