SEC Delays Hinder Altcoin Institutional Interest as Flows Plummet

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) government shutdown delay in approving exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications for Solana, Cardano, Litecoin, and Sui has significantly dampened institutional interest in alternative cryptocurrencies. This disruption is reflected in a decline in fund flows, causing liquidity concerns for these assets. The slowdown contrasts with the continued influx of capital into Bitcoin as institutions seek investment opportunities during market volatility.