Wave of New Crypto ETFs Filed as SEC Streamlines Approval Process
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The race to launch cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States accelerated on Friday, with more than two dozen new filings hitting the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
REX Shares and Osprey Funds submitted prospectuses for 21 ETFs, covering assets ranging from SUI and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) to HYPE and several staking-focused products. Defiance ETFs also entered the fray, registering plans for leveraged funds that track not only crypto tokens but also high-profile stocks like Tesla and Amazon.
SEC’s Evolving Role in ETF Approvals
The SEC is currently reviewing a backlog of crypto ETF proposals tied to tokens such as DOGE, XRP, and LTC, reflecting the surge in applications since President Donald Trump took office and ushered in a friendlier regulatory climate.
The wave of filings comes shortly after the SEC approved new exchange listing standards. The rule change allows certain commodity-based trust shares to be listed without going through the lengthy 19b-4 process, effectively shortening the timeline for dozens of pending crypto ETFs to begin trading.
What This Means for the Market
The influx of ETF proposals signals rising confidence that U.S. regulators will eventually greenlight a broader range of crypto-linked investment products. While the SEC retains the ability to delay or request amendments, the streamlined process could mean that a flood of new funds tracking altcoins and staking strategies could hit markets far sooner than expected.
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