Ethereum News Today: SEC Pushes Back Crypto ETF Rulings to October 2025 Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again postponed its decisions on a series of cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications, with most rulings now expected by October 2025 [1]. This includes delays for Truth Social’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, Solana ETFs from 21Shares and Bitwise, XRP-related products from 21Shares and CoinShares, and Dogecoin, Hedera, and Ethereum staking proposals. The extended timelines underscore the SEC’s cautious approach to balancing investor protection with the growing demand for regulated crypto exposure [1].

Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart noted that the SEC is taking additional time to assess issues such as custody, liquidity, and risk management before granting broader approvals [1]. This delay has created market uncertainty, with traders experiencing short-term volatility and frustration over prolonged regulatory indecision [1]. However, the ETF market continues to demonstrate resilience. Ethereum ETFs have shown strong inflows, with over $2.34 billion entering the space over several days in early August 2025, compared to $3.6 billion in net inflows for Bitcoin ETFs in May 2025 [1].

Ethereum’s price has outpaced Bitcoin’s, rising 54% in the last month against Bitcoin’s 10% increase, driven in part by institutional interest and expectations of ETF approvals. BlackRock, for instance, has invested over $1 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, signaling long-term confidence in the asset class [1]. Despite the regulatory pause, Ethereum has traded above $4,400, buoyed by institutional buyers such as Bitmine Immersion Technologies and Sharplink Gaming [1].

Social sentiment among traders remains mixed. Some lament short-term price declines following delay announcements, while others view the extended review periods as necessary groundwork for stronger approvals in the future [1]. Meanwhile, Trump Media & Technology Group has submitted a proposal for a “Crypto Blue Chip ETF,” which would include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cronos, and XRP. If approved, it would represent one of the first diversified U.S. crypto ETFs, though analysts warn the SEC is likely to apply stricter scrutiny to multi-asset products [1].

While the U.S. regulatory process lags, other markets are making progress. Europe has already listed Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, and Hong Kong launched spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in April 2024, drawing significant inflows [1]. This global momentum highlights the competitive pressure on U.S. regulators to finalize their decisions, as the nation risks falling behind in the race to institutionalize crypto.

The SEC’s delays reflect a broader tension between regulatory caution and market demand, but the underlying momentum—driven by institutional investment and global ETF adoption—suggests that eventual approvals could cement Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies as mainstream assets in U.S. markets [1].

Source: [1] What SEC Crypto ETF Delays Mean for Traders in 2025 (https://thebitjournal.com/sec-crypto-etf-delays-traders-2025/)