SEC Delays XRP, Solana & Litecoin ETFs: Latest Investor Update

The SEC has actually pushed back XRP’s ETF approval until October 2025, and this is also affecting Solana ETF news along with Litecoin ETF updates. The regulatory body has extended formal decision deadlines for spot ETF applications from major asset managers like Bitwise, Grayscale, and CoinShares, which basically keeps XRP ETF approval possibilities open even with this extended timeline right now.

SEC Delays XRP, SOL, and LTC ETF To The End of 2025

Source: CryptoSlateThe ‘latest and greatest’ action that’s been taken by the SEC to actually extend XRP ETF listing timelines to October 2025 basically concerns applications that are already ready to be initiated by institutional players right now. These Ethereum ETF developments are really part of a broader regulatory review, and the approach within this Litecoin ETF news pretty much follows procedural extensions that are leaving the doors open to reworked ETF applications.

What is the Regulatory Timeline and Market Impact?

So, right now, market participants like Nate Geraci from The ETF Store have actually provided some insight into the approval process. Industry analysts are really pointing to precedent from Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF approvals, which is pretty interesting when you think about it. This basically suggests XRP’s ETF approval remains viable despite these delays that we’re seeing right now.

Nate Geraci said:

“The SEC is conducting careful reviews but approvals remain possible if regulatory concerns are addressed by October 2025.”

“The SEC is conducting careful reviews but approvals remain possible if regulatory concerns are addressed by October 2025.”

“The SEC is conducting careful reviews but approvals remain possible if regulatory concerns are addressed by October 2025.”Chart showing crypto market volatility – Source: Investing.comIt has led to short-term volatility but institutional managers are still holding their positions. Past experience with BTC and ETH ETF approvals suggests that large inflows may follow after regulators give approval, which may affect XRP ETF approval outcomes along with market sentiment as well.

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Investors analyzing crypto charts – Source : Watcher.GuruInvestors analyzing crypto charts – Source : Watcher.GuruAssets managers such as Bitwise, Grayscale, and CoinShares are at the stage of preparing infrastructure in case approvals come in October at this point. The Solana ETF news and Litecoin ETF update indicate the same level of commitment by institutions despite the longer times to get approvals.

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Also Read: Ripple XRP ETF Odds Now at 88% After SEC Lawsuit ConclusionThe existing SEC crypto regulations are also developing further, and the application of these altcoin ETF is also a substantial challenge to the addition of digital assets. The October 2025 deadlines will actually be acting as key markers to XRP ETF approval in my view. This will, of course, also apply to the broader crypto ETF futures in the US.