SEC Greenlights Altcoin ETFs: XRP, SOL, and ETH Set to Explode in 2025
The crypto world just got its biggest regulatory nod yet—altcoin ETFs are officially on the menu. Here’s why XRP, SOL, and ETH are primed to ride the wave.
The ETF Effect: More Than Just Bitcoin
For years, Bitcoin dominated the ETF conversation. Now, the SEC’s surprise approval opens floodgates for altcoins—finally giving institutional investors a backdoor into high-growth tokens.
XRP’s Redemption Arc
Ripple’s legal battles made it a pariah. But with an ETF? Suddenly it’s the comeback kid—liquidity, legitimacy, and maybe even a smirk from Brad Garlinghouse.
SOL and ETH: The Heavyweights
Ethereum’s been waiting in the wings since its futures ETF tease. Solana? A no-brainer for traders craving speed. Both could see ATHs before Wall Street finishes its morning coffee.
The Fine Print (Because Finance Loves Ruining Fun)
Expect delays, arbitrary SEC mood swings, and at least one overleveraged hedge fund blowing up. But for crypto? This is the institutional stamp it’s craved—even if suits will take all the credit.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released new exchange filings that reveal “listing standards” for Exchange-traded products (ETPs). The new rules allow the tokens traded on Coinbase’s derivatives market for more than six months to qualify.
SEC Releases Listing Standards
The new SEC listing has a large number of new crypto ETPs, meaning they will not require separate SEC clearance for each product if they meet the outlined requirements. This initiative intends to create a single set of rules for listing crypto funds. This includes assets such as Bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and XRP, among many others.
The solana ETPs, which are expected to be approved by October 10, are required to be commented on with suggestions to enhance the regulatory system. The Comment Period will probably finish 21 days after the rule is published in the Federal Register.
Crypto experts are expecting ETP launches for assets like Solana and XRP by Q4 2025, with multiple other altcoins approved by September or October.
Why did the SEC Release the Listing Standard?
The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) requested that the SEC change a rule that would have a major impact on crypto ETFs. This is to allow crypto listings with a single set of rules to provide regulatory clarity, which will potentially assist in increasing participation in the crypto ETP sector.
NYSE Arca has also filed a similar document, which shows that the whole industry is working to make regulatory processes easier.
The current process requires the exchanges to file a 19-b4 FORM to apply for each new crypto ETF. This is typically a long and complicated review process by the SEC. So, the agency took some bold steps to integrate crypto into the traditional finance system while allowing an increased adoption rate.
The SEC also approved in-kind creation and redemption for crypto ETPs, aligning them with standard commodity ETP practices. It will enable smooth operation, reduce transaction costs, and allow direct exchanges of crypto for ETP shares.
