Listen, the SEC is having a hot season again — they have started a public discussion of applications for the creation of ETFs related to cryptocurrencies XRP and Solana. Behind this is Franklin Templeton, a large investment company that wants to launch two cryptocurrency exchange—traded funds: the Franklin XRP ETF and the Franklin Solana ETF.
What's happening? It all started back in March, when the Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe BZX) submitted a request to launch these products. The SEC first took a break in April, and now it has officially announced the launch of a public comment period. This means that they are not making a decision yet, but simply collecting opinions and comments — and have given themselves another 35 days to think, until the end of July. But this is not the limit either — they can extend it again.
Why is this important? Because just recently, the SEC has already approved spot ETFs for bitcoin and ether, and now companies have rushed to apply for funds related to other crypto assets. Those who will be the first with XRP or Solana will get a big advantage. Therefore, other major players such as Bitwise, ProShares and 21Shares joined the game. They all feel that the moment is right.
There is one more nuance — the current leadership of the SEC, led by Paul Atkins (appointed by the Trump administration), is known for a more loyal attitude towards digital assets. This creates the prerequisites for a shift in regulation towards greater acceptance of cryptocurrencies at the institutional level.
But despite these positive signals, the fate of the XRP and Solana ETFs is not yet clear. The SEC may approve, delay, or even refuse altogether — especially considering that the status of these tokens is still controversial from a legal point of view.
And here's the question — do you think the SEC will continue to be cautious with crypto, or will it finally decide to give the green light to new ETFs?