Spotlight on XRP, Solana as 72 Crypto ETFs Seek SEC Approval This Year

• XRP and Solana lead 2025 ETF filings, showing rising institutional crypto interest
• SEC faces mounting pressure with 72 crypto ETF applications under review in 2025
• New SEC Chair Paul Atkins may reshape ETF rules for altcoins and novelty tokens

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) faces unprecedented crypto industry pressure in 2025. 

Analyst MartyParty highlighted Monday a record 72 crypto ETF applications now await approval, covering assets from top altcoins like XRP and Solana to various meme coins. 

XRP & SOL seem to be leading the pack. https://t.co/oimbQwHeW0

— John E Deaton (@JohnEDeaton1) April 21, 2025

XRP, Solana Lead Altcoin ETF Push

XRP and Solana clearly lead this altcoin ETF race, apparently fueled by institutional interest. XRP boasts ten applications by mid-April; Solana follows with five. Litecoin and Dogecoin are tied with three each, often cited for their liquidity, market maturity, and strong community backing. 

Related: Solana Losing U.S. Market Share: Could This Pump Chances of XRP ETF Approval?

The diverse list also includes unconventional funds, such as a leveraged Melania Trump token ETF from Turtle Capital…

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