SEC Delays Decision on CoinShares XRP, Litecoin ETFs

The SEC’s delayed decision impacts XRP and Litecoin markets, raising uncertainty and holding back potential price movements resulting from ETF approval.

The SEC has extended its review for CoinShares’ proposed spot XRP and Litecoin ETFs, requesting additional public comments. Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart suggests these delays align with SEC’s usual review patterns.

CoinShares, the applicant, has not issued official statements on these delays.

The SEC’s decision delay significantly impacts market expectations surrounding the potential approval of these ETFs. Investors reacted cautiously, given historical patterns of eventual approvals but uncertain timing. The broader crypto market could see positive movements post-approval.

Grayscale, 21Shares, and other institutional players also face delays in their XRP and Litecoin ETF decisions. Historical ETF approvals have often resulted in positive price movements for associated assets despite initial delays. Financial implications depend on the final ruling.

Market participants follow these delays closely, especially given the SEC’s previous approvals of similar ETFs like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Analysts recommend watching for public comments to gauge potential changes in sentiment and strategy.

Analysts note historical trends from past SEC delays involve minor setbacks initially but potential positive outcomes on approval. The decision affects institutional investment flows and market robustness. Industry experts suggest monitoring regulatory signals for forthcoming actions.

“The XRP ETFs are just a matter of time, meaning that approval is inevitable. A regulated futures market guarantees that the SEC cannot deny these filings on the grounds of manipulation since the court has ruled that the futures and spot markets are similar.” — Nate Geraci, President, ETF Store