October: SEC Reviewing 16 Crypto ETFs, Setting the Tone for the Market

By enabling institutional investors' access to these emerging assets, crypto-ETFs could significantly boost demand and trigger a new bullish trend in the altcoin market.

Written by Gaston Cuny

Translated on September 29, 2025 at 15:18 by Simon Dumoulin

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A Crucial Month for ETF Adoption

October is shaping up to be decisive for the cryptocurrency market. The SEC, the US securities regulator, must rule on 16 crypto ETF applications during the month, potentially paving the way for new funds on assets like Solana, Dogecoin, XRP and Litecoin.

These decisions could mark a major turning point in altcoin adoption by institutional investors. By facilitating exposure to these emerging assets, these ETFs could significantly boost demand and trigger a new bull wave.

SEC Relaxes Approval Conditions

Although the SEC is known for its caution, encouraging signs suggest an acceleration in the approval process. The regulator recently adopted new standards facilitating the listing of commodity-backed funds, a crucial step toward spot crypto ETFs.

*Enormous* next few weeks for spot crypto ETFs…

SEC final deadlines approaching on numerous filings.

Starts this week w/ deadline on Canary spot ltc ETF.

Will be followed by decisions on sol, doge, xrp, ada, & hbar ETFs (though SEC can approve any or all of these whenever).
— Nate Geraci (@NateGeraci) September 28, 2025

According to analysts, this could trigger a “wave” of new investment vehicles in cryptocurrencies. With 22 assets already eligible on Coinbase, major asset managers like Hashdex are already positioning themselves to seize this opportunity.

An Approval That Could Boost crypto

Experts believe that validation of these crypto ETFs would be a major catalyst for the altcoin market. By allowing traditional investors to easily access these assets, it would greatly stimulate demand and prices.

Some even see it as the starting signal for a new “altseason,” with significant upside potential for projects like Solana, Dogecoin, or XRP. Even the absence of giants like Fidelity from October’s application list doesn’t dampen this optimism.

With SEC support and the influx of new capital, October could mark a decisive turning point in the adoption of alternative cryptocurrencies. An opportunity not to be missed for savvy investors!

Position yourself in the market before ETF approval!

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Gaston Cuny

Gaston has been a writer for over 7 years and a passionate cryptocurrency enthusiast since 2020. He loves exploring the crypto ecosystem and is now dedicated to sharing his insights and discoveries through InvestX.

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