40 Days Of Deadlock: US Shutdown Risks ETF Delay Amid Soaring Demand
The US federal funding lapse has stretched beyond 40 days, creating regulatory bottlenecks for crypto products. Reduced staffing at agencies like the SEC is slowing approvals, with market forecasters estimating a 55% chance of prolonged delays. Traders face complications in timing filings and reviews as rulemakings are pushed back.
Investor appetite remains undiminished despite the holdup. Charles Schwab clients hold roughly 20% of the US crypto ETF market by AUM, while web traffic to crypto information pages has surged 90% year-over-year. This sustained demand suggests a delayed—not derailed—adoption curve.
When regulatory reviews resume, pent-up demand could flood into newly approved products. The delay appears to be a calendar shift rather than a cancellation signal, though market reactions remain unpredictable in the interim.
