SEC Delays 21Shares Polkadot ETF Decision — Altcoin ETFs Hit a Roadblock
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🕒 “Not denied… but definitely delayed.”
— SEC pushes back decision on 21Shares Spot Polkadot ETF
In a move that surprised no one — yet disappointed many — the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially delayed its ruling on the 21Shares Polkadot (DOT) ETF.
The delay underscores the slow, cautious approach regulators are taking when it comes to altcoin-based exchange-traded funds.
🧠 What’s Happening?
The ETF proposal from 21Shares aimed to offer direct exposure to DOT, Polkadot’s native token
The SEC issued a formal extension notice, citing the need for more time to review market impact and risk factors
No new deadline given yet, but analysts expect a decision by Q4 2025
🚩 Why It Matters
The move signals the SEC’s continued hesitation on anything that’s not Bitcoin or Ethereum
Even though Polkadot is a top 15 asset by market cap, it still lacks regulatory clarity
Could delay similar filings for Cardano, Chainlink, and Cosmos
The SEC is walking a tightrope: approve too early and risk criticism — wait too long and stall innovation.
📊 Market Impact
DOT still rallied +12.04%, suggesting market confidence remains strong
Volume on DOT spot and derivatives markets spiked post-news, fueled by traders buying the delay
ETF traders now reassessing timelines for other altcoins
🧠 Final Word:
“It’s not a rejection — it’s a red light that might turn green soon.”
The SEC may be cautious, but the ETF floodgates are already cracked open.
