Solana and Litecoin ETFs in Limbo as U.S. Government Shutdown Freezes Key Decisions

The U.S. government officially shut down yesterday, and with it, the clock stopped on approvals for new financial products. Among the most affected are the long-anticipated crypto ETFs tied to Solana (SOL) and Litecoin (LTC), which analysts believed were already nearing the finish line.

Hopes for swift approval fade Just last week, asset managers were cautiously optimistic. Updated versions of S-1 registration filings suggested the SEC was close to giving the green light. For Solana ETFs in particular, several rounds of comments were reportedly completed, leaving only the final filings. But with the shutdown now in effect, most SEC staff have been furloughed. The open question is whether crypto ETFs fall under “essential business,” which could still proceed during limited operations. Historical precedents suggest that financial product reviews are often put on hold during shutdowns.

October deadlines under pressure October was always seen as a decisive month: October 2 was the deadline for a ruling on the Litecoin ETF from Canary Capital.Between October 10 and October 24, several other spot ETF applications were due for final decisions.

If the shutdown drags on, these dates may slip by unused, leaving issuers and exchanges anxiously watching the calendar and Capitol Hill.

Room for surprises? There is speculation that the SEC may have finalized some documents behind closed doors before the shutdown. If so, announcements could still emerge during the pause. For now, though, this remains only a hypothesis – officially, uncertainty dominates.

Crypto industry on hold The race for spot ETFs has heated up since the SEC surprised markets in 2024 by approving several spot Bitcoin funds. The natural next step is products tied to other leading assets, such as Solana and Litecoin. Issuers view these ETFs as a gateway to fresh institutional capital and a broader range of regulated crypto investment options. But for now, politics has the final word. Unless Congress quickly restores government operations, the dream of fast approvals may turn into a long wait.

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