Crypto ETF Expansion Accelerates Under SEC Guidelines, While Price Reaction Remains Uncertain

Crypto ETF Floodgates Open With SEC Listing Standards, Adoption Still Key

The SEC’s new generic listing standards pave the way for a wave of crypto ETFs, reducing procedural barriers that previously slowed product launches.

Nate Geraci, ETF analyst, described the development as “the floodgates opening” for crypto ETFs. Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, called it a “coming of age” moment for the industry. Historical data show that generic listing standards historically spur rapid growth in ETF launches.

However, analysts caution that product availability alone does not guarantee inflows. Ethereum spot ETFs, for example, only saw meaningful capital after investor interest in the underlying asset increased. Large-cap altcoins such as DOGE, XRP, SOL, SUI, and APT are expected to lead the next wave of crypto ETPs.