The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to review the approval granted to Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) to convert into an exchange-traded fund (ETF), causing an indefinite delay in its launch.
The GDLC fund holds $755 million in a variety of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Cardano, with Bitcoin and Ethereum making up more than 91% of its portfolio.
The SEC's temporary pause on the approval is seen as a rare move and has triggered discussions on investor protection, regulatory consistency, and market stability, especially concerning altcoins like XRP and Solana in the fund.
Analysts speculate that the SEC is reassessing the Grayscale ETF to develop clearer rules for complex crypto funds before allowing its launch, indicating a potential need for consistent standards for crypto investment products.