2026-01-05 07:28:40

Recently, industry insiders have said that the US SEC has received over 130 applications for cryptocurrency ETFs. What does this number actually indicate? It shows that institutions are truly enthusiastic about this sector.

Looking ahead, 2026 is expected to be a critical turning point. Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs are likely to achieve real mainstream adoption, no longer being niche topics. Meanwhile, market demand for ETFs of emerging mainstream coins like Solana and XRP is also clearly increasing.

From a regulatory perspective, the increase in applications reflects a gradual rise in recognition of the crypto market by traditional capital. Although the SEC has always been cautious, the accumulation of these filings itself is a signal — the path for ETFs is becoming increasingly smooth. Whoever gets approval for mainstream ETF products in the future will be able to leverage more institutional and retail funds.

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shadowy_supercoder

· 01-07 15:44

130 applications? The SEC's email inbox must be exploding now, haha. Traditional capital has really arrived. If it truly becomes mainstream by 2026, our current holdings might be the joke of next year. For XRP and SOL ETFs, I bet that in the end, the SEC will still block one of them.

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MEVHunterLucky

· 01-06 12:54

130 applications piled up, how tired the SEC must be, but this shows that everyone is optimistic about this path.

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AirdropHunter

· 01-05 07:54

130 applications piled up there, SEC is being forced to open the gates Speaking of which, by 2026, I guess even your grandma will be able to buy ETFs haha Solana and XRP ETFs? I think these two are the real dark horses Whoever gets approved first wins, funds are flowing there SEC is slow, but institutions are so competitive that they can't be stopped Wait, if this continues, will it dilute Bitcoin's value... Mainstreaming might make it less exciting, I feel a bit reluctant

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GateUser-6bc33122

· 01-05 07:52

130 applications piled up at the SEC, to put it simply, all institutions are betting on this happening The 2026 turning point sounds good, but I'm afraid it will be delayed again Whoever gets approval first will make a fortune

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ShadowStaker

· 01-05 07:50

honestly 130 filings just means the queue got longer, doesn't guarantee anything clears 2026 mainnet upgrade for sec approval timeline? that's... optimistic lol validator diversity matters more than eth etf hype anyway

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not_your_keys

· 01-05 07:48

130 applications now, SEC must be queuing for review haha, traditional finance really can't hold back anymore Are SOL and XRP ETFs also coming? It feels like things are starting to move outside the Bitcoin ecosystem. Is the spring of the crypto world really here? I'm a bit curious if approvals will start before 2026. Can't wait anymore

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ApyWhisperer

· 01-05 07:30

130 applications? I think it's just the big players holding back their big moves. The SEC will have to loosen up sooner or later.

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