The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a pause in its decision-making regarding over 70 crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications, with a new leadership approach driving this delay. As Eric Balchunas, a Senior ETF Analyst from Bloomberg, highlights, the SEC is currently grappling with numerous applications across various digital assets like XRP, Litecoin, and Solana, potentially setting the stage for significant market shifts. 72 crypto-related ETFs are awaiting approval to list or list options, including unique tokens like Doge, Penguins, and Melania derivatives. These decisions will have a profound impact on the ETF landscape and could unlock substantial inflows of up to $1 billion if approved, mirroring past trends observed in Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF cycles. This delay has stirred anticipation within the industry as market experts brace for potential price fluctuations across digital assets like XRP and Dogecoin.