Yeliz Akmaca 
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on the Polkadot (DOT) Spot ETF application submitted by 21Shares to November 8, 2025. Despite this development, DOT’s price surged by 8.55% in the past 24 hours, reflecting investors’ optimistic sentiment. Bloomberg analysts assess the approval chance for the Polkadot ETF at 90%.
Polkadot ETF Decision Postponed to November 8, 2025
The SEC has delayed its decision regarding the Polkadot ETF application submitted by 21Shares. The initial evaluation date was set for June 24, 2025. However, the Commission extended the review period due to its cautious approach toward cryptocurrency-related ETF applications. The new decision date is now set for November 8, 2025.
Previously, Grayscale’s Polkadot ETF application also faced delays, with an expected decision on June 11 being postponed. This shows the SEC’s ongoing meticulous analysis process concerning crypto ETF proposals.
This extension is not exclusive to Polkadot. ETF applications for popular altcoins such as XRP, Litecoin (LTC), Solana (SOL), and Dogecoin (DOGE) have also faced similar delays.
DOT Price Rises 8.55%, Market Remains Hopeful
Polkadot’s price has increased by 8.55% in the last 24 hours, despite the decision delay, as investor interest continues to grow. Two primary reasons lie behind this surge: easing tensions between Iran and Israel and an improved overall market sentiment. Bitcoin breaking the $106,000 level also contributed to the rally in the altcoin market.
Bloomberg analysts Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart view the SEC’s interactions with crypto ETFs positively. They estimate a 90% chance of approval for the 21Shares Polkadot ETF. Seyffart noted that the process could extend into the final quarter of the year, but the SEC’s constructive stance is promising.
Meanwhile, in 2026, memecoin-based ETFs such as Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) are expected to enter discussions. The SEC is anticipated to prioritize key concerns such as market manipulation, volatility, and investor protection when evaluating these products
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