#AltcoinETFsWatch
🚀 Altcoin ETF Watch – What’s Happening Now
1. SEC’s New Guidance on Crypto ETFs
On July 7, the SEC released 12 pages of new guidance focused on disclosure standards for crypto-based ETFs—covering custody methods, risk factors, and how these funds differ from traditional products. This marks a major regulatory shift under the current administration .
A second guidance phase is expected soon, promising a standardized ETF listing process that could reduce review times from ~240 days to ~75 days .
2. First U.S. Solana + Staking ETF Launch
On July 1, REX‑Osprey launched the first U.S. Solana ETF—REX‑Osprey Sol + Staking ETF (SSK)—on Cboe BZX, raising ~$12 million on the first day. It gives direct exposure to SOL and includes staking for ~7.3% annual yield. However, it carries a higher fee (1.4%) since it also holds non-U.S. Solana ETFs .
3. Institutional Outlook
JPMorgan projects $3–6 billion inflows into Solana ETFs and $4–8 billion into XRP ETFs if approved—up to $14 billion collectively .
Bloomberg analysts peg approval odds at 90–95% for spot ETFs of Litecoin, Solana, XRP, Dogecoin, Cardano, Polkadot, HBAR, and Avalanche—some expecting decisions by Q3–Q4 2025 .
The SEC is rumored to be considering bypassing Form 19b‑4 filings to expedite altcoin ETF approvals, which is a significant shift .
4. Challenges & Dynamics
Despite regulatory momentum, analyst caution remains: demand for altcoin ETFs may be modest since most crypto-savvy investors already hold these assets directly .
SEC continues to delay decisions on numerous filings—including Solana, XRP, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Cardano—citing additional review of custody/staking structures .
🔍 What to Watch Next
Event Expected Timeline
Additional SEC guidance & listing template Coming in next few weeks (~mid‑late July)
Altcoin ETF approval likely windows Q3–Q4 2025 (first Solana/XRP combo expected)
Reaction to SSK launch Monitor flows, trading volume, staking yield vs. fee