SEC Throws Cold Water on Crypto Hype: Truth Social’s Bitcoin, Ether, XRP & Litecoin ETFs Hit Regulatory Snag

The U.S. SEC just slammed the brakes on Truth Social’s ambitious crypto ETF lineup—delaying Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and Litecoin funds in one fell swoop. Regulatory red tape strikes again.

Wall Street’s favorite party poopers at the SEC aren’t ready to play ball. The agency’s latest delay tactic leaves crypto investors waiting—and wondering if regulators will ever catch up to innovation.

Meanwhile, TradFi bankers sip champagne, whispering 'told you so' into their monocles. Some things never change.

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed several applications to list and trade spot crypto ETFs on Monday. The agency opted to delay making a final decision to allow the proposed rule change to list and trade shares of Truth Social Bitcoin and ethereum ETF.

The commission has since set October 8, 2025, as the next date to either approve or disapprove the proposed rule change to list and trade Truth Social Bitcoin and Ether ETFs. 

SEC Delays XRP and Litecoin ETF Bids

The agency also delayed the decision to either approve or disapprove the proposed rule change to list and trade shares of CoinShares Litecoin ETF. According to the SEC filing, October 23, 2025, is the next date the commission has set to either approve or disapprove the rule change for CoinShares Litecoin ETF. 

The U.S. SEC also delayed the decision to either approve or disapprove the proposed rule change to list and trade shares of CoinShares XRP ETF. According to the SEC filing, the commission has set October 23 as the next date to either approve or reject the proposed rule change to list and trade shares of CoinShares XRP ETF. 

Earlier on Monday, the agency announced a delay on the decision to either approve or reject the proposed rule change to list and trade shares of 21Shares Core XRP ETFs. The commission set October 19, 2025, as the next date to either approve or disapprove the bid to list and trade shares of 21Shares Core XRP ETFs.

What’s the Anticipated Market Impact?

The U.S. SEC is expected to approve several spot crypto ETFs before the end of 2025. Furthermore, the agency is working to implement President Donald Trump’s bid to make the United States a crypto hub after years of regulatory through enforcement.
As a result, the imminent approval of several spot crypto ETFs in the United States will accelerate the mainstream adoption of digital assets. Moreover, a crypto summer will likely kickstart in the subsequent months akin to bitcoin and the approval of spot BTC ETFs.