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The SEC Just Changed Everything for Altcoins in 2025

Predictions from this Video

Total: 33
Correct: 10
Incorrect: 19
Pending: 4
Unrated: 0
Prediction
Topic
Status
The XRP ETF experienced the strongest launch among 710 ETFs in 2025.
"out of the 710 ETFs to have been launched in 2025, the XRP ETF had the strongest opening day, while the Doge ETF was the fifth strongest."
XRP
Incorrect
The Dogecoin ETF had the fifth strongest launch among 710 ETFs in 2025.
"out of the 710 ETFs to have been launched in 2025, the XRP ETF had the strongest opening day, while the Doge ETF was the fifth strongest."
DOGE
Correct
A proposed Pangu ETF, if approved, will be the first US-based ETF to include both NFTs and cryptocurrency.
"If approved, it'll be the first US-based ETF to carry both NFTts and cryptocurrency"
MANGA
Incorrect
Expect numerous spot crypto ETPs to launch in the near future (weeks and months following September 17, 2024).
"Get ready for a wave of spot crypto ETP launches in coming weeks and months."
Altcoin ETFs
Correct
The new generic listing standards for crypto ETFs are predicted to lead to increased crypto adoption.
"These new generic listing standards are a net positive for US investors, markets, and digital asset innovation. Excited for the next wave of crypto adoption."
Altcoin ETFs
Correct
The successful launches of XRP and Dogecoin ETFs are a positive indicator for the upcoming wave of altcoin ETFs.
"This is a good sign for the onslaught of altcoin ETFs coming soon."
Altcoin ETFs
Correct
Potentially 12 altcoins (Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Dogecoin, Polkadot, Shiba Inu, Avalanche, Chainlink, Stellar, Solana, Hedera, Cardano, XRP) meet the SEC's criteria for spot ETFs due to existing futures listings on Coinbase.
"So, which other altcoins will get their own dedicated spot ETFs? According to Balcunis, there are potentially 12 altcoins that meet the SEC's minimum listing criteria since they already have futures listings on Coinbase. These are Litecoins LTC, Bitcoin Cash's BCH, Dogecoin's Doge, which technically already has an ETF approved, Polka Dot's DOT, ShibaInu's SHIB, Avalanch's Avac, Chain Links Link, Stella's XLM, Salana's Soul, Hideera's HBR, Cardano's ADA, and Ripples's XRP, which also technically has an ETF already approved."
Altcoin ETFs
Incorrect
As of the video's recording, 91 altcoin ETF applications have been filed, with 11 already approved.
"In total, there have been 91 altcoin ETF applications. Of these, 11 have been approved already."
Altcoin ETFs
Incorrect
New altcoin ETFs approved under the S1 form process can be expected around December 1, 2024 (75 days after September 17, 2024).
"This means that we can expect approvals 75 days later, which takes us to the 1st of December."
Altcoin ETFs
Incorrect
October 2024 is predicted to be a significant month for cryptocurrencies like Litecoin, Solana, Dogecoin, XRP, Cardano, and Ethereum due to ETF approval deadlines.
"This means October could be a huge month for a wide range of cryptos, namely LTC, Soul, Doge, XRP, ADA, and of course, ETH."
Altcoin ETFs
Incorrect
Upcoming spot altcoin ETF listings are expected to drive increased attention and investment into the altcoin market in October.
"this all suggests that the upcoming spot altcoin ETF listings should bring more attention and investment back to the altcoin market in October."
Altcoin ETFs
Pending
The SEC is considering an 'innovation exemption' framework to provide temporary regulatory relief for DeFi platforms and onchain projects.
"Paul Atkins revealed that the SEC is actively considering a quote innovation exemption framework. This would give DeFi platforms and other onchain projects some temporary regulatory breathing room."
DeFi Regulation
Pending
The CFTC has launched an initiative to allow spot crypto asset contracts to be traded on registered traditional finance futures exchanges.
"Caroline Fam, the acting chair of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission or CFTC, also launched an initiative to enable trading of spot crypto asset contracts on registered Tradfi futures exchanges."
CFTC Crypto Initiative
Correct
Offshore crypto exchanges will have a legal pathway to serve US clients by registering as foreign boards of trade with the CFTC.
"in late August, there was another exciting development from the CFTC when it announced that offshore crypto exchanges now have a pathway to legally serve US clients by registering under the foreign board of trade."
Offshore Crypto Exchanges
Incorrect
The FDIC has removed previous restrictions, granting banks more freedom to engage in crypto-related activities without requiring prior approval.
"the FDIC announced back in March that it would be removing earlier constraints to give banks under its jurisdiction more freedom to engage in crypto-related activities without prior approval."
Bank Crypto Activities
Correct
The Clarity Act, which aims to provide regulatory clarity for non-stablecoin crypto assets and define SEC/CFTC oversight, is expected to pass the Senate by the end of 2024.
"The Clarity Act was passed in the House, but has yet to be considered by the Senate at the time of shooting. For what it's worth, many pro- crypto politicians are promising to have the bill passed by the end of the year."
Clarity Act
Incorrect
The current regulatory and ETF developments are setting the stage for a significant altcoin season.
"And this sets the stage for a massive altcoin season which should not be underestimated."
Altcoin Season
Incorrect
The XRP ETF launched in 2025 had the strongest opening day performance among 710 ETFs launched that year.
"out of the 710 ETFs to have been launched in 2025, the XRP ETF had the strongest opening day"
XRP
Pending
The Dogecoin ETF's strong performance (fifth strongest launch) indicates a positive outlook for future altcoin ETF launches.
"the Doge ETF was the fifth strongest. He added that quote, "This is a good sign for the onslaught of altcoin ETFs coming soon.""
DOGE
Incorrect
Expect a significant number of new spot cryptocurrency ETPs (Exchange Traded Products) to launch in the near future.
"Get ready for a wave of spot crypto ETP launches in coming weeks and months."
Altcoin ETFs
Correct
New generic listing standards are viewed as beneficial for US investors, markets, and digital asset innovation, anticipating a new wave of crypto adoption.
"These new generic listing standards are a net positive for US investors, markets, and digital asset innovation. Excited for the next wave of crypto adoption."
Altcoin ETFs
Correct
The success of the XRP and Dogecoin spot ETFs indicates that future altcoin ETF launches are likely to be successful.
"the successful launch of the Spot XRP and Spot Dogecoin ETFs last week suggests that the other altcoin ETFs will be similarly successful when they launch"
Altcoin ETFs
Incorrect
Approximately 12 altcoins are identified as meeting the SEC's minimum listing criteria for ETFs, based on their existing Coinbase futures listings.
"According to Balcunis, there are potentially 12 altcoins that meet the SEC's minimum listing criteria since they already have futures listings on Coinbase."
Altcoin ETFs
Incorrect
A proposed Pangu ETF, if approved, would be the first US-based ETF to include both NFTs and cryptocurrency.
"If approved, it'll be the first US-based ETF to carry both NFTts and cryptocurrency"
Pangu ETF
Incorrect
Based on new SEC guidelines implemented on September 17th, ETF approvals are expected approximately 75 days later, by December 1st.
"This means that we can expect approvals 75 days later, which takes us to the 1st of December."
Altcoin ETFs
Incorrect
October is anticipated to be a significant month for cryptocurrencies such as Litecoin, Solana, Dogecoin, XRP, Cardano, and Ethereum, due to upcoming ETF approval deadlines.
"This means October could be a huge month for a wide range of cryptos, namely LTC, Soul, Doge, XRP, ADA, and of course, ETH."
Altcoin ETFs
Incorrect
Upcoming spot altcoin ETF listings are expected to drive increased attention and investment into the altcoin market during October.
"this all suggests that the upcoming spot altcoin ETF listings should bring more attention and investment back to the altcoin market in October."
Altcoin Market
Pending
The SEC is exploring an 'innovation exemption framework' that would provide DeFi platforms and onchain projects with temporary regulatory relief.
"The SEC is actively considering a quote innovation exemption framework. This would give DeFi platforms and other onchain projects some temporary regulatory breathing room."
DeFi Regulation
Correct
The CFTC is initiating a program to allow trading of spot cryptocurrency asset contracts on traditional finance futures exchanges.
"Caroline Fam, the acting chair of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission or CFTC, also launched an initiative to enable trading of spot crypto asset contracts on registered Tradfi futures exchanges."
CFTC Initiative
Correct
Offshore crypto exchanges can now legally serve US clients by registering as foreign boards of trade with the CFTC.
"in late August, there was another exciting development from the CFTC when it announced that offshore crypto exchanges now have a pathway to legally serve US clients by registering under the foreign board of trade."
Offshore Crypto Exchanges
Incorrect
The FDIC has removed prior constraints, allowing banks to engage in crypto-related activities more freely without requiring prior approval.
"the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or FDIC announced back in March that it would be removing earlier constraints to give banks under its jurisdiction more freedom to engage in crypto-related activities without prior approval."
Banking and Crypto
Incorrect
The Clarity Act, which passed the House, is expected by pro-crypto politicians to be passed by the Senate by the end of the year.
"The Clarity Act was passed in the House, but has yet to be considered by the Senate at the time of shooting. For what it's worth, many pro- crypto politicians are promising to have the bill passed by the end of the year."
Clarity Act
Incorrect
The current regulatory and market developments are laying the groundwork for a significant altcoin season.
"And this sets the stage for a massive altcoin season which should not be underestimated."
Altcoin Season
Incorrect