The U.S. SEC has directed issuers to retract their 19b-4 filings for crypto ETFs, including Solana and Ethereum, under new listing standards as of September 30.

This regulatory shift prioritizes S-1 filings, which may expedite ETF approvals, affecting cryptocurrencies like Solana and XRP's market perception and staking activities.

SEC Withdraws Crypto ETF Filings, Alters Approval Process

The SEC has directed ETF issuers to withdraw 19b-4 filings for crypto ETFs, focusing solely on S-1 forms. This affects ETFs for Solana (SOL), XRP, Cardano (ADA), Litecoin (LTC), and Polkadot (DOT). Asset managers now shift focus to S-1 registrations for their ETF approvals. According to Eric Balchunas, a Senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, “S-1 filings now the only obstacle. Odds of SOL, XRP ETF approval now essentially 100%.”

This decision aligns the SEC's regulatory approach with clear pathway expectations for issuers. Analysts, like those from the Coincu research team, predict a positive outlook due to this structural change.

Crypto Market Potentially Benefits from SEC's Regulatory Change

Did you know? The SEC's refocus on S-1 forms eliminates 19b-4's role, streamlining ETF approvals for cryptocurrencies—a marked shift from traditional processes like Bitcoin spot ETFs approvals in 2024.

According to CoinMarketCap, Solana (SOL) holds a market cap of $114.37 billion and a 2.92 % market dominance. Recent price changes show a 24‑hour increase of 0.87 % and a 90‑day increase of 40.71 %, highlighting active trading.

The Coincu research team suggests this regulatory alignment could potentially accelerate ETF launch timelines. Upcoming approvals could enhance crypto liquidity and institutional adoption.