The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed decisions on several altcoin-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including those for Solana (SOL), XRP, Litecoin (LTC), and Dogecoin (DOGE). This delay stems from concerns over the lack of regulated futures markets for these altcoins, which are essential for price transparency and stability—key factors for ETF approval.
Despite these setbacks, analysts remain optimistic about future approvals, especially with anticipated changes in SEC leadership that may adopt a more crypto-friendly stance . The eventual approval of these ETFs could significantly boost investor confidence and liquidity in the altcoin market.