Overview

• Bitfinex argues a broad, sustained altcoin upswing is unlikely until new spot ETFs launch, creating steady, price‑agnostic demand.
• The SEC has postponed multiple filings, including Solana products from 21Shares and Bitwise, a 21Shares Core XRP Trust, and a proposed Bitcoin‑Ethereum blend, with most decisions pushed to October.
• Bitcoin’s market dominance has slipped by about six percentage points to roughly 58%, yet analysts say risk appetite remains too cautious for a sweeping altcoin breakout.
• Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs have traded for roughly 19 and 13 months, respectively, drawing billions in inflows that market watchers cite as the model for potential altcoin demand.
• Timing views diverge, with Coinbase Institutional’s David Duong pointing to September as a possible shift while Bloomberg ETF analysts have estimated high approval odds for several altcoin funds.