SEC Approves New Rules: Crypto ETFs Approved in Record Time!

SEC Approves New Rules: Crypto ETFs Approved in Record Time!

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved new generic listing standards for spot crypto ETFs on October 11, 2025. This rule change is considered groundbreaking as it significantly speeds up the approval process for crypto ETFs. In the future, it will be possible for new ETFs to be approved without lengthy case-by-case reviews, which will drastically shorten the time to market.

The changes are intended to allow crypto ETFs to align with traditional commodity funds. Approvals have already been granted for the Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund and Bitcoin ETF options. On September 17, the SEC approved rule changes for Nasdaq, NYSE Arca and Cboe BZX. This decision could trigger a wave of new ETF launches beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.

New requirements and approval procedures

Under the new rules, an ETF can be listed without requiring SEC approval if certain conditions are met. This includes that the underlying asset is traded on a market with surveillance agreements, active CFTC-regulated futures contracts have existed for at least six months, and the asset already represents 40% of an existing listed ETF. These new requirements reduce the approval process to up to 240 days.

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins explained that this measure aims to maximize investor choice and promote innovation in the financial sector. Jamie Selway, director of trading and markets, described the new framework as a “rational, rules-based approach” that takes into account both access and investor protection.

Reactions from the industry

The approval of the Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund, which tracks spot assets based on the CoinDesk 5 Index, as well as options trading linked to the Cboe Bitcoin U.S. ETF index and its mini version have made waves in the industry. Industry analysts such as Bloomberg's James Seyffart note that the new standards will potentially result in a wide variety of ETFs, which could also include niche tokens such as Solana and XRP.

Reactions on social media show that many view the decision as one of the most significant regulatory milestones for crypto ETFs. The pressure on the markets and the increased demand for diverse crypto investment products could have a decisive influence on the future of cryptocurrencies and their integration into traditional financial systems.

All of these developments bode well for an exciting time for the crypto industry and investors looking for new forms of investment.

For more information about the new regulations and their impact on the market, please visit Crypto.news.