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Story: SEC Delays Bitwise ETF With XRP, BTC & SOL After Initial Green Light

By Sakamoto Nashi

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In a surprising turn of events, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed the approval of Bitwise’s multi-asset crypto ETF just hours after staff had…

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The ETF had received preliminary approval from the Division of Trading and Markets on Tuesday morning.

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Industry voices were quick to weigh in. Nate Geraci, co-founder of The ETF Institute, expressed frustration over the delay, stating that both the Bitwise and other multi-asset…

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This isn’t the first instance of such a reversal in 2025. Earlier this month, Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund experienced a nearly identical delay after receiving approval.

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The Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund is unique in its structure. About 90% of the fund’s assets are allocated to Bitcoin and Ethereum, while the remaining 10% covers eight other…

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Had the SEC not paused its progress, this ETF would have become the first officially sanctioned multi-asset crypto ETF in the country.

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This hesitation is likely tied to the SEC's ongoing struggle to define clear regulatory standards for digital assets.

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Further complicating the landscape, the SEC is simultaneously reviewing other filings from major firms such as Franklin Templeton, Fidelity, and Invesco Galaxy.

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The uncertainty surrounding the SEC’s stance has not gone unnoticed. After Grayscale’s fund was paused, the company publicly stated that continued delays were harming investors…

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At the moment, the SEC has not provided any timeline or further explanation for the delay. The crypto industry is now watching closely, as this latest reversal underscores the…

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Until then, the approval of multi-asset crypto ETFs—despite strong demand and institutional interest—remains uncertain, with regulatory unpredictability continuing to shape the…

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