Grayscale Pushes for Cardano ETF During Changing Regulatory Landscape

Grayscale, a leading crypto investment firm, has officially filed to list a Cardano (ADA) exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the New York Stock Exchange. The move signals growing confidence in regulatory approval for altcoin ETFs, especially following recent shifts in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approach to digital assets.

Expanding ETF Offerings

Although Grayscale has explored ADA-related products before, this marks its first attempt at launching a standalone Cardano ETF. The firm previously gained recognition for breaking through the SEC’s resistance to Bitcoin ETFs. Now, with a more receptive regulatory environment, it is pushing forward with additional crypto-based funds.

In recent weeks, Grayscale has also filed for Solana (SOL) and XRP ETFs, signaling a broader expansion strategy. Unlike those products, which involve converting existing Grayscale trust products into ETFs, the ADA ETF would be a completely new offering.

Cardano has consistently ranked among the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, currently valued at approximately $25 billion. Following Grayscale’s announcement, ADA’s price rose 1.5% to $0.71, reflecting investor enthusiasm.

Market analysts increasingly believe that the SEC is becoming more open to approving altcoin ETFs. However, an ADA ETF was not widely anticipated, despite the coin’s strong following. Grayscale’s latest filing suggests that issuers see an opportunity to expand ETF options beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.

As of now, Grayscale has not provided an official comment on the filing, but industry watchers will be closely monitoring the SEC’s response.