Asset managers are basically salivating right now after the SEC made it way easier to launch cryptocurrency ETFs last week. We’re talking about a potential flood of new products tied to everything from Solana to Dogecoin hitting the market as early as October.
The big change is that the SEC updated their listing standards, which means they don’t have to review every single crypto ETF application individually anymore. Before this, getting approval could take up to 270 days of back-and-forth with regulators. Now it’s down to 75 days or less if your product meets certain criteria.
Steven McClurg from Canary Capital Group says they’ve got about a dozen filings ready to go, with more coming. That’s a lot of new crypto investment options that could hit the market all at once. The fourth quarter of 2025 is looking like it’s going to be absolutely crazy for crypto ETF launches.
Grayscale wasted no time and rolled out their new multi-crypto ETF within 48 hours of the rule change. Their fund holds Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano all in one package. Smart move getting first-mover advantage while everyone else is still figuring out their paperwork.
The new rules have three main ways to qualify: your crypto needs to trade on a regulated market, have futures contracts that have been around for at least six months, or there needs to be another ETF that already holds at least 40% of that specific cryptocurrency. That opens the door for a bunch of altcoins that were previously stuck in regulatory limbo.
Conclusion
The SEC’s streamlined rules slash approval timelines and open doors for altcoin ETFs, setting up a wave of launches. With Grayscale leading early, Q4 2025 could mark a historic turning point for crypto investing.
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