Cryptocurrency Landscape Enters a New Era with Potential ETF Approvals

Cryptocurrencies continue to draw attention from both individual and institutional investors, with 2025 potentially witnessing a surge of new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to review over 70 altcoin ETF applications and make final decisions by the end of this year. The approval of Bitcoin $94,484 and Ethereum $1,815 ETFs in 2024 set a precedent, paving the way for altcoins to follow suit. Notably, some initial decisions might be made by July 2, with many altcoin ETFs potentially receiving approval before the year ends.

Anticipation Builds for Litecoin’s ETF Decision

The spot Litecoin ETF application by Canary Funds is set for a decision today. The SEC has not yet requested a delay, indicating an uncommon swiftness in the process. Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart notes that Litecoin’s complete acceptance of product documents and its classification as a “commodity” make early approval more likely. Nevertheless, Seyffart warns that a delay remains a possibility.

Other applications for Litecoin ETFs are also under consideration from Grayscale and CoinShares, with a decision deadline in October. Bloomberg experts estimate a 90% chance of SEC approval for Litecoin’s ETF, which could represent a significant psychological milestone for the cryptocurrency market , particularly for altcoins. If authorized, there is an expectation that Litecoin prices will trend upwards with institutional demand support.

Strong Approval Prospects for Altcoin ETFs

The SEC is also evaluating spot ETF applications for popular altcoins such as Solana $146 (SOL), XRP, Dogecoin $0.170834 (DOGE), and Cardano $0.664364 ( ADA ). The decision timeline is slated to begin in July and continue through the end of December. The Bloomberg team reports strong institutional interest in Solana and XRP, which could pressure the regulatory body to increase approval likelihood.

According to the analyst, the approach of the SEC’s new chairman, Paul Atkins, is also raising expectations. Upon assuming office, Atkins emphasized the need for clearer and more predictable rules, indicating that the cryptocurrency industry has been unduly pressured.

Seyffart sees a more than 75% probability of multiple altcoin ETFs starting trading by the year’s end. However, funds that do not attract enough interest could be quickly liquidated, with issuers measuring success based on demand.