Bloomberg analysts Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart anticipate that the Litecoin and Hedera ETFs may hit the market before the Solana $223 and XRP ETFs. They provided insights into the factors supporting their expectations in the cryptocurrency ETF landscape.
Anticipating Litecoin and Hedera ETF Approvals
Eric Balchunas noted in a post on X platform that his team expects the Litecoin and Hedera ETFs to receive approval before those of Solana and XRP. He mentioned a possible wave of cryptocurrency ETFs in the coming year, although he stressed that these approvals may not occur simultaneously.
James Seyffart explained that the approval of Solana and XRP ETFs requires addressing complex legal issues surrounding the security status of these cryptocurrencies, which must be tackled by the SEC‘s new leadership.
Legal Challenges and Expectations
Concerning XRP, the ongoing litigation between Ripple $3 and the SEC remains unresolved, diminishing the likelihood of Solana and XRP ETF approvals. Conversely, both Litecoin and Hedera have not been classified as securities by the SEC.
Canary Capital, as the sole asset manager filing for Litecoin and Hedera ETFs, raises concerns about the insufficient demand for these cryptocurrency products. Meanwhile, companies like Bitwise, 21Shares, and WisdomTree continue to file for XRP ETFs, while Grayscale, VanEck, and Bitwise are pursuing Solana ETF applications.
Despite the higher likelihood of Litecoin and Hedera ETF approvals, analysts emphasized that demand for these funds will be decisive. Overall, the dynamics of the cryptocurrency ETF market are varied, and legal obstacles could significantly affect the approval processes.
