Cardano News Update: SEC's ETF Deadlock Casts Uncertainty on Altcoin Rebound
- SEC's delayed approval of 150+ altcoin ETFs has stifled institutional interest in non-Bitcoin cryptos, with Solana (23 filings) and XRP (20) leading applications. - Prolonged regulatory limbo risks liquidity crunch as altcoin inflows fall below $100B, while Bitcoin's 60% dominance limits altcoin price recoveries. - Cardano and Sui show optimism with 77% ETF approval odds and Coinbase staking updates, but 16 crypto firms face OCC bank license hurdles amid traditional banking resistance. - Bitcoin ETFs out
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The SEC’s slow response has left the market in a state of regulatory uncertainty, with major spot ETFs for Solana and
Despite the lack of progress, some projects continue to inspire confidence.
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Market watchers are monitoring liquidity patterns closely, as historical trends show that drops in liquidity often align with Bitcoin consolidations that drag altcoins down. For instance, in the first quarter of 2025, stablecoin inflows were cut in half, which matched a 30% decline in Bitcoin’s price from $109K to $70K. Although the second quarter brought a brief recovery, lifting Bitcoin to $126K, the current situation remains unstable, with analysts stressing that a recovery led by Ethereum could be crucial for altcoins.
The regulatory environment continues to be contentious. More than 16 crypto companies have sought national trust bank charters from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), but only one has succeeded, as traditional banks lobby against crypto custody models. This opposition highlights ongoing concerns about compliance and risk, making it even harder for altcoin ETFs to gain momentum.
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