Cardano News Today: "Institutional Interest in Crypto Faces SEC Stalemate as T. Rowe Enters ETF Race"

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Cardano News Today: "Institutional Interest in Crypto Faces SEC Stalemate as T. Rowe Enters ETF Race"

Bitget-RWA2025/10/26 08:02

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- T. Rowe Price, a $1.8T asset manager, filed for an actively managed crypto ETF covering 5–15 coins including ADA, XRP, and SOL. - The SEC's 22-day government shutdown delays approvals, creating regulatory uncertainty for over 155 pending crypto ETF applications. - The ETF uses dynamic allocation strategies to diversify exposure, signaling growing institutional confidence despite market volatility. - Cardano's inclusion highlights rising institutional adoption, though mixed market dynamics show both optim

T. Rowe Price, a major asset management firm overseeing $1.8 trillion and boasting an 87-year legacy in mutual funds, has submitted an application to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to introduce the T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF. This actively managed fund would invest in a selection of 5 to 15 cryptocurrencies, including

Cardano

(ADA),

XRP

, and

Solana

(SOL), as reported by

a Zycrypto report

. This development highlights increasing institutional interest in digital assets, though regulatory approval remains uncertain due to the SEC’s inactivity during the ongoing 22-day government shutdown,

The Crypto Basic

observed.

The ETF aims to surpass the FTSE Crypto U.S. Listed Index by employing active management techniques and will include prominent cryptocurrencies such as

Bitcoin

(BTC),

Ethereum

(ETH), and

Dogecoin

(DOGE), with Cardano and XRP also featured among the eligible assets, according to

Yahoo Finance

. Unlike passive ETFs that track a single cryptocurrency, this fund would adjust its holdings based on factors like fundamental analysis, valuation, and momentum, providing investors with diversified access to the often volatile crypto market,

Coinotag

noted. Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas described the filing as a "SEMI-SHOCK," pointing out T. Rowe’s traditional focus on mutual funds and its relatively late entry into the crypto ETF space, which is already led by

BlackRock

and Fidelity, as mentioned by

Bitget

This ETF proposal is among more than 155 crypto-related ETF applications currently awaiting review by the SEC, including spot products for XRP and Cardano from companies such as Grayscale and 21 Shares, as per

TradingView

. With the SEC’s operations stalled, approvals are delayed, but many in the industry believe that once the shutdown ends, a wave of approvals could follow. Nate Geraci, president of NovaDius Wealth Management, stressed the importance for established firms to act quickly: "The significance of T. Rowe Price unexpectedly filing for an actively managed crypto ETF cannot be overstated... Assuming crypto will disappear is not a sustainable business approach," a sentiment echoed by Bitget.

Cardano’s presence in the ETF highlights its growing appeal among institutional investors. The blockchain, led by Charles Hoskinson, has seen a rise in institutional adoption, with Grayscale recently launching a diversified ETF (GDLC) that includes

ADA

along with

BTC

, ETH, and

SOL

Coinpedia

reported. Nevertheless, the broader market remains mixed. While T. Rowe’s move reflects optimism, the U.S. Ethereum spot ETF experienced a net outflow of $18.9 million on October 23, with significant redemptions from Grayscale and Fidelity, suggesting changing risk preferences among investors,

Coinotag

later reported.

Frustration is mounting in the industry due to the SEC’s prolonged inaction. According to Polymarket traders, there is now a 63% chance that Congress will resolve the shutdown by November 15, after which regulators may prioritize the backlog of ETF applications. Until there is more regulatory clarity, however, the crypto sector remains in a state of uncertainty, balancing strong institutional interest with ongoing regulatory ambiguity.

Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.

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