On April 9, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto pick, Paul Atkins, as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Atkins was sworn into office on April 21 as the 34th chairman of the agency. Less than a week into office, Atkins is said to be facing 72 crypto-related exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications—whether the regulator will approve or reject them.
This was according to analyst Eric Balchunas, What cryptocurrencies are included in these ETF applications? Tokens with Ongoing Application for an ETF In alphabetical order. The list of issuers was based on Balchunas’ report on Bloomberg.
As of 21, 2025. Note: The tokens listed are for spot ETF. BitPinas put an additional note for those with other ETF trading applications such as in-kind, staking, and options.
Aptos What it is: The native token of Aptos, a next-generation Layer 1 blockchain designed for scalability, security, and upgradeability. The native token of Aptos, a next-generation Layer 1 blockchain designed for scalability, security, and upgradeability. Token Ticker: $APT $APT Issuers Applied for the Token’s ETF: Bitwise Avalanche What it is: The native token of Avalanche, a Layer 1 blockchain platform claiming to be fast, versatile, secure, affordable, and accessible.
The native token of Avalanche, a Layer 1 blockchain platform claiming to be fast, versatile, secure, affordable, and accessible. Token Ticker: $AVAX $AVAX Issuers Applied for the Token’s ETF: Grayscale, VanEck Axelar What it is: The native token of Axelar, a multichain platform aimed at solving interoperability issues across different blockchains. The native token of Axelar, a multichain platform aimed at solving interoperability issues across different blockchains.
Token Ticker: $AXL $AXL Issuers Applied for the Token’s ETF: Canary Bitcoin Note: While spot BTC ETFs exist, current applications are for in-kind trading. In-kind trading is when an investor sells their BTC ETF, they will not receive cash, but instead, other kinds of securities and investment assets. BNB What it is: The native token of the Binance ecosystem, including BNB Chain, a decentralized wallet, and its centralized exchange.
The native token of the Binance ecosystem, including BNB Chain, a decentralized wallet, and its centralized exchange. Token Ticker: $BNB $BNB Issuers Applied for the Token’s ETF: Tuttle Capital Bonk What it is: A meme coin on the Solana blockchain, featuring products like Bonk Swap, Bonk BOT, and Bonk Rewards. A meme coin on the Solana blockchain, featuring products like Bonk Swap, Bonk BOT, and Bonk Rewards.
Token Ticker: $BONK $BONK Issuers Applied for the Token’s ETF: Tuttle Capital, REX-Ospray Cardano What it is: The native token of Cardano, a Layer 1 blockchain using proof of stake for smart contracts. The native token of Cardano, a Layer 1 blockchain using proof of stake for smart contracts. Token Ticker: $ADA $ADA Issuers Applied for the Token’s ETF: Tuttle Capital, Grayscale Chainlink What it is: The native token of Chainlink, a blockchain oracle network transferring tamper-proof data from off-chain to on-chain systems.
The native token of Chainlink, a blockchain oracle network transferring tamper-proof data from off-chain to on-chain systems. Token Ticker: $LINK $LINK Issuers Applied for the Token’s ETF: Tuttle Capital Dogecoin What it is: A meme coin featuring a Shiba Inu named Kabosu. Elon Musk is widely regarded as the “DOGE Father.” A meme coin featuring a Shiba Inu named Kabosu.
Elon Musk is widely regarded as the “DOGE Father.” Token Ticker: $DOGE $DOGE Issuers Applied for the Token’s ETF: Bitwise, REX-Ospray, 21Shares, Grayscale Ethereum Note: Spot ETH ETFs exist. Current applications are for in-kind, staking, and options trading. Hedera What it is: The native token of Hedera, a public ledger using the Hashgraph consensus for fast and secure transactions.
The native token of Hedera, a public ledger using the Hashgraph consensus for fast and secure transactions. Token Ticker: $HBAR $HBAR Issuers Applied for the Token’s ETF: Grayscale, Canary Litecoin What it is: A Bitcoin fork created over concerns about centralization in BTC. A Bitcoin fork created over concerns about centralization in BTC.
Token Ticker: $LTC $LTC Issuers Applied for the Token’s ETF: Canary, CoinShares, Tuttle Capital Melania Meme What it is: A meme coin inspired by former First Lady Melania Trump. A meme coin inspired by former First Lady Melania Trump. Token Ticker: $MELANIA $MELANIA Issuers Applied for the Token’s ETF: Tuttle Capital Official Trump What it is: A meme coin inspired by President Donald Trump.
A meme coin inspired by President Donald Trump. Token Ticker: $TRUMP $TRUMP Issuers Applied for the Token’s ETF: Tuttle Capital, REX-Ospray Polkadot What it is: The native token of Polkadot, a multichain protocol enabling blockchain interoperability. The native token of Polkadot, a multichain protocol enabling blockchain interoperability.
Token Ticker: $DOT $DOT Issuers Applied for the Token’s ETF: Bitwise Pudgy Penguins What it is: A token linked to the Pudgy Penguins NFT ecosystem on Ethereum. A token linked to the Pudgy Penguins NFT ecosystem on Ethereum. Token Ticker: $PENGU $PENGU Issuers Applied for the Token’s ETF: Canary Solana What it is: The native token of Solana, a Layer 1 blockchain using proof of history and delegated proof of stake.
The native token of Solana, a Layer 1 blockchain using proof of history and delegated proof of stake. Note: Applications exist for staking and short trading, in addition to spot ETFs. Applications exist for staking and short trading, in addition to spot ETFs.
Token Ticker: $SOL $SOL Issuers Applied for the Token’s ETF: Tuttle Capital, REX-Ospray, ProShares, Fidelity, 21Shares, VanEck, Grayscale, Canary, Bitwise, Franklin Sui What it is: The native token of Sui, a Layer 1 blockchain using transaction parallelization for low-cost transfers. The native token of Sui, a Layer 1 blockchain using transaction parallelization for low-cost transfers. Token Ticker: $SUI $SUI Issuers Applied for the Token’s ETF: Canary XRP What it is: The native token of Ripple, a digital payment network that uses consensus via a group of bank-owned servers.
The native token of Ripple, a digital payment network that uses consensus via a group of bank-owned servers. Note: Applications also exist for short trading of XRP ETFs. Applications also exist for short trading of XRP ETFs.
Token Ticker: $XRP $XRP Issuers Applied for the Token’s ETF: Tuttle Capital, Teucrium, REX-Ospray, ProShares, Franklin, CoinShares, Wisdomtree, Canary, Bitwise, 21Shares, Grayscale This article is published on BitPinas: List of 72 Crypto ETF Applications Now Under Review by SEC Chair Paul Atkins Advertisement What else is happening in Crypto Philippines and beyond?
