LTC ETF Approval Odds Surge to 95% as Altcoin ETF Race Heats Up
The cryptocurrency market is abuzz with anticipation as the race for altcoin ETFs intensifies, with Bloomberg analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas raising approval odds to 90% or higher. Regulatory engagement has signaled strong bullish momentum, particularly for Solana, XRP, and Litecoin (LTC), which now lead the pack with a 95% probability of approval. The SEC's acknowledgment of 19b-4 filings and S-1 updates has further fueled market optimism, with Polymarket bettors reflecting overwhelming confidence—98% odds for XRP ETF approval, while Cardano and Dogecoin trail at 90%. Grayscale's involvement adds another layer of credibility to the proceedings, as the industry eyes a potential October launch for these groundbreaking financial products. This development marks a significant milestone for Litecoin and its peers, as institutional adoption of altcoins takes a giant leap forward.
XRP, Solana, and Litecoin ETFs Could Launch by October
The race for altcoin ETFs intensifies as Bloomberg analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas raise approval odds to 90% or higher. Regulatory engagement signals bullish momentum, with Solana, XRP, and Litecoin leading at 95% probability.
SEC acknowledgment of 19b-4 filings and S-1 updates fuels market optimism. Polymarket bettors reflect confidence with 98% odds for XRP ETF approval, while Cardano and Dogecoin trail at 90%. Grayscale-backed filings gain traction amid evolving crypto investment landscapes.
XRP ETF Approval Odds Surge to 95% as Regulatory Winds Shift
XRP's ETF approval probability has jumped to 95%, according to Bloomberg analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas, up sharply from earlier 75% estimates. The SEC's October 17, 2025 decision deadline now looms as a potential watershed moment for institutional crypto adoption.
Grayscale and Bitwise-backed filings benefit from what analysts describe as "very positive" SEC engagement, with the agency increasingly treating XRP, solana and Litecoin as commodities rather than securities. This classification dramatically simplifies the path to ETF approval.
The explosive success of Bitcoin's IBIT ETF, now holding $70B in assets, has created strong market demand for additional crypto ETFs. XRP's existing CFTC-regulated futures market provides a regulatory framework that strengthens its case.
Crypto Market Braces for Potential Sharp Correction as Analyst Warns of Deep Declines
The cryptocurrency market faces mounting bearish pressure, with total capitalization dipping 3% to $3 trillion. Bitcoin hovers precariously at $103,000 after a 1.1% drop, while major altcoins including Ethereum, Solana, and XRP show 3% declines. Memecoins continue their downward trajectory, underperforming the broader market.
Prominent analyst Crypto Capo warns the worst may be yet to come. 'We haven't seen anything yet,' he cautions, predicting Bitcoin could test key support levels at $93,000 and potentially $60,000-$70,000 - representing a 35-45% plunge from current prices. ethereum appears vulnerable to a 45-55% correction to the $1,000-$1,200 range, with altcoins projected to drop 50-70% on average.
Memecoins face particular peril, potentially collapsing 60-80% in a full market capitulation. Technical charts suggest these speculative assets stand at the brink of major breakdowns. The analyst anticipates accelerated selling pressure should Bitcoin decisively break below the psychologically important $100,000 level.