XRP News: SEC Delays Decision on WisdomTree ETF - What’s Next for Crypto Investors?

SEC hits pause on WisdomTree's XRP ETF—again.

The regulatory limbo continues as the Securities and Exchange Commission pushes back its decision timeline, leaving XRP enthusiasts waiting for that coveted institutional green light.

Market Impact

Traders brace for another round of volatility while Wall Street watches from the sidelines—because nothing says 'progressive finance' like delaying innovation until it's safely obsolete.

What's Next?

All eyes turn to the next deadline as the crypto community wonders if traditional finance will ever catch up with digital asset velocity.

SEC pushes WisdomTree XRP ETF date

The SEC announced its decision to postpone issuing an approval or rejection of the WisdomTree XRP Fund on Aug. 25.

As noted in the SEC filing, the new deadline for a decision is October 24, 2025.

The SEC officially began reviewing the WisdomTree XRP Trust, which hit the market as the first filing for a U.S. spot XRP ETF, in May.

While the law allows the regulator up to 240 days to either approve or reject an application, the SEC has initiated efforts aimed at significantly cutting this timeline. So far, the securities watchdog pegs its process on the guidelines in the U.S. securities laws.

The delay comes a few days after several XRP ETF issuers updated their filings, with Bloomberg ETF expert James Sayffert terming the MOVE a “good sign.”

What does it mean for XRP?

The XRP spot ETF is one of the most anticipated crypto spot funds in the market.

As a top altcoin, the Ripple cryptocurrency boasts one of the biggest and most ardent communities in the space.

The XRP Army, as it is known, may therefore witness some sentiment dip amid this announcement. Analysts note a potential injection of volatility in XRP prices, with this short-term movement building fresh momentum into the final decision.

This outlook is down to the SEC’s move not being a final verdict on the WisdomTree XRP ETF, but a postponement, as the regulator takes time to have a better look at the filing.