However, not all cryptocurrencies are receiving the same regulatory attention.
While Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs are thriving, other cryptos like Solana and XRP remain in regulatory limbo. VanEck and 21Shares submitted applications for Solana spot ETFs in mid-2024, but the SEC has yet to move forward. Regulators even removed related forms from the Cboe website, indicating hesitation. Nate Geraci, president of The ETF Store, suggests Solana ETFs are unlikely to be approved under the current administration due to concerns about classifying most cryptocurrencies as securities.
The uncertainty extends to XRP and Litecoin ETFs. Bitwise submitted a filing for an XRP ETF on October 2, 2024, but the SEC has yet to approve it. Similarly, Canary Capital filed for a Litecoin ETF around the same time, but both applications remain stalled. If approved, these ETFs could increase liquidity and attract a new wave of investors, potentially driving broader market participation.
The future of ETFs for Solana, XRP, and Litecoin remains uncertain. Should the SEC approve these products, it could propel the crypto market to new heights. For now, Bitcoin and Ethereum are leading the charge, pushing cryptocurrency further into the mainstream.