Avalanche ETF Delay: SEC Puts Grayscale’s Nasdaq Listing on Hold

SEC decision on Grayscale’s  Avalanche ETF delay proposal

The Avalanche ETF delay has once again brought regulatory uncertainty to the crypto space. The US Securities and Exchange (SEC) has postponed its decision on Grayscale’s application to launch a spot Exchange-Traded Fund for AVAX. This signals the second such slow down with the first occurring back in May 2025.

Source: SEC

The SEC has now started formal proceedings to decide whether the proposal should be approved or rejected.

Exchange-Traded Fund shares on Nasdaq put on Hold

Recently, Grayscale had filed for listing its Trust shares on Nasdaq which offers traditional investors a secure and regulated route to gain exposure to AVAX.

However, with the slow down this bold move has been temporarily blocked. The regulator stated it needs more time to assess whether it is structured to prevent market manipulation and safeguard investor interest.

Why is the SEC delaying the proposal for XRP, Solana, Dogecoin, Sui, ADA?

The  Avalanche ETF delay mirrors a broader pattern of caution from the SEC. Not just AVAX but its applications linked to XRP, Solana (SOL), Dogecoin, Sui and Cardano (ADA) are also facing regulatory stoppage.

The SEC is reportedly reviewing whether these assets are securities and how their on-chain work might affect market integrity. The Security Commission has also expressed concerns about the volatility and lack of a fully developed regulatory structure for these virtual assets.

AVAX Price Rises Despite Slow down

The Avalanche ETF delay has not shaken AVAX holders. The token has grown nearly 7% in the last 24 hours and now it is trading around $20.91.

Daily trading volume surged by 68% that is nearing $600 million. This overall digital market has come up with full enjoyment and a bullish phase. The BTC has hit an all-time high of $117,000 and Ethereum is reaching $3,000 which fuels a positive momentum across altcoins.

Grayscale eyes more digital assets

Despite the  Avalanche ETF delay, Grayscale is not slowing down. The company has updated its asset consideration list and is now exploring new additions like Aptos, Toncoin, Arbitrum, Binance Coin, Hyper Liquid and Maple Finance.

This mirrors its long-term strategy to diversity and prepare for a broader institutional adoption of crypto.

Conclusion

The  Avalanche ETF delay may have paused for short-term excitement but it has not dented the market optimism. AVAX is holding strong and the expansion of Grayscale plans to show that crypto is still on the move.

With or without immediate regulatory approval all eyes now remain on the Security and Exchange Commission final decision in the coming months.