Crypto ETFs set to flood US market as SEC streamlines approvals

Group 1 - Asset managers are preparing to launch cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) due to increasing interest in digital assets and new regulatory standards from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) [1][5] - The SEC's updated standards for ETFs will likely lead to a surge in demand for products linked to various cryptocurrencies, including solana and dogecoin [1][2] - There are currently 21 U.S. ETFs that hold either bitcoin or ethereum, with numerous filings for new products tied to other cryptocurrencies [2][3] Group 2 - The SEC's new listing standards eliminate the need for individual regulatory reviews for each crypto ETF application, significantly reducing the approval time from up to 270 days to 75 days or less [5] - The fourth quarter of 2025 is anticipated to be a significant period for crypto ETF issuers, with many firms ready to launch new products [5] - Grayscale Investments has already launched its Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF shortly after the SEC allowed its conversion to a publicly traded fund, which includes bitcoin, ethereum, XRP, solana, and cardano [6]