Crypto ETFs are quickly becoming the next major battleground in digital asset regulation — and this time, it’s not just about Bitcoin. According to leading analysts, Solana, XRP, and Litecoin are now the top candidates for ETF approval by the end of 2025, with confidence levels as high as 95%.
This potential wave of new listings could radically transform how investors gain exposure to altcoins. As institutional demand grows and regulatory clarity improves, the conditions appear increasingly favorable for altcoin-backed ETFs to enter U.S. markets.
Bloomberg Analysts: 95% Odds for Approval
According to a recent tweet by Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart, the likelihood of spot ETF approvals for XRP, Solana (SOL), and Litecoin (LTC) is now estimated at 95% by year’s end.
Here are mine and @EricBalchunas' most recent odds on spot crypto ETF approvals by the end of 2025. We expect a wave of new ETFs in this second half of 2025. pic.twitter.com/H3pxJhqMy3
— James Seyffart (@JSeyff) June 30, 2025
Seyffart and fellow analyst Eric Balchunas evaluated factors like exchange float, regulatory classification, and active filings. All three assets are already well-distributed across U.S. exchanges and have 19b-4 filings acknowledged by the SEC — putting them in prime position for a green light.
A second tweet from Seyffart includes a breakdown of circulating supply, total supply, market cap, and regulatory status — further reinforcing the maturity of these networks.
Trying to figure out what could go into an SEC framework aside from CFTC approved futures we looked at a few potential data points. The entire note and our midyear outlook can be seen at this link for Bloomberg Terminal clients: https://t.co/7C0bO3oEI3 pic.twitter.com/Y9CcCdNAGF
— James Seyffart (@JSeyff) June 30, 2025
Market Reaction: Price Action Remains Cautious… For Now
Despite the bullish outlook on crypto ETFs, the price response for these tokens has been muted. That may reflect broader market consolidation, but it could also signal positioning ahead of major catalysts in Q4.
Source: Tradingview
XRP trades near $2.22, staying inside a wide channel with visible resistance near $2.50. A break above that level could open up a return toward $2.80.
Source: Tradingview
Solana has cooled off to $149 but maintains higher support levels around $140. If ETF headlines accelerate, SOL may revisit the $160–175 range quickly.
Source: Tradingview
Litecoin, more stable than volatile, holds around $86 with a neutral bias. Though not the most hyped asset, it remains a strong technical candidate for ETF approval due to high liquidity and network longevity.
Final Thoughts: Crypto ETFs Could Change the Altcoin Game
The first phase of crypto ETFs brought Bitcoin to the institutional table. The second could be even more disruptive.
If XRP, Solana, and Litecoin receive approval, the floodgates could open for wider altcoin exposure via retirement accounts, wealth managers, and ETF-focused portfolios. That would not only boost liquidity and demand — it would cement these networks as core pillars of the regulated crypto economy.
And with Bloomberg assigning 95% odds, the market might not be fully pricing in what’s about to happen next.