The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced an extension for its decision-making process concerning three different spot XRP Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) applications submitted by Bitwise, CoinShares, and 21Shares. This delay highlights the ongoing regulatory activities surrounding ETF product approvals in the United States. The official statement indicates that the final decision has been postponed, with the process expected to last until October.
XRP ETF Delays
The SEC’s decision is linked to the necessity of thoroughly assessing the risks and market impacts of introducing new financial products. Citing market conditions and the regulatory framework of the current applications, the Commission has announced a waiting period. This decision is partly due to the yet-to-be-finalized regulatory framework for ETFs and cryptoassets in the U.S.
SEC: “Market safety and investor protection remain among our top priorities. We scrutinize applications diligently.”
The Future of XRP Coin ETFs
The fate of XRP ETF applications is of great interest to both investors and the crypto asset sector. In the past, the SEC has delayed decision-making on Bitcoin 
$116,000 and Ethereum 
$4,297-based ETF applications, ultimately granting approval. Given the multitude of applications, it would not be surprising if delays continue until the final deadline.
Meanwhile, investment companies Bitwise, CoinShares, and 21Shares are preparing their applications as they await the SEC’s decisions. Company representatives indicate that the process of launching ETF products is being managed meticulously and in accordance with regulations.
21Shares representative: “We believe our application is important for transparency and market contribution.”
Before the final decisions in October, it’s expected that the SEC will establish a general regulatory framework for altcoin ETFs. As previously announced by Eleanor Terrett, the SEC is considering a collective approach to altcoin ETF approvals, rather than granting individual approvals. The complex phases encountered during the ETH and BTC approval processes have been overcome. Once this ongoing process is completed for altcoin ETF approvals, we can expect approvals to arrive more swiftly.
In conclusion, the non-surprising announcements of XRP Coin ETF decision delays remind investors that they need to wait until October. With collective approvals expected, investors might witness a rapid rise across altcoins and the return of bull markets reminiscent of late 2021.