SEC Delays Grayscale’s Spot Polkadot ETF Decision Again

The delay reflects the agency’s continued cautious stance toward digital asset-based investment products.

The delayed approval means that regulated exposure to Polkadot remains out of reach for institutional and retail investors relying on ETF access. While Grayscale remains one of the largest digital asset managers, the company has not issued any public statement in response to the delay.

Polkadot’s price did not show any major reaction to the news, suggesting that the market may have already priced in the possibility of regulatory hesitation. However, the delay continues to limit Polkadot’s availability within traditional investment channels.

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This move is consistent with the SEC’s historical reluctance to approve spot crypto ETFs. While spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen progress in 2025, altcoin-based products like Polkadot continue to face regulatory hurdles. The decision follows a broader pattern of delays and rejections in the crypto ETF space, which experts say is influenced by ongoing concerns over market manipulation, custody, and investor protection.

Investors and industry observers now await the SEC’s next deadline for action, which is expected to be announced in the coming months.

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