‘Floodgates are opening’: Bloomberg’s Seyffart names the next likely altcoin ETFs

Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart believes the could soon follow Bitcoin and Ethereum into the exchange-traded fund (ETF) spotlight.

Speaking on the Milk Road Show, Seyffart suggested that Chainlink (LINK), Stellar (XLM), Avalanche (AVAX), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Litecoin (LTC), and Polkadot (DOT) are well-positioned to benefit once the US SEC finalizes its new framework for crypto ETFs.

, the SEC’s changed stance on crypto is paving the way for a broader range of tokens to enter the ETF wrapper.

A key requirement is that an asset must have a regulated futures contract listed for at least six months with a CFTC-approved exchange. Many of the coins Seyffart named, including LINK, XLM, and AVAX, already meet that bar.

This marks a major shift from the past, when ETF approval required one-off applications, lengthy deliberations, and, in many cases, outright rejections.

By standardizing the process through generic listing standards, Seyffart noted, the SEC is “essentially opening the floodgates” for multiple altcoin ETFs.

Seyffart also broke down what’s fueling demand for existing crypto ETFs. He highlighted that investment advisors and hedge funds are top buyers of both , though retail investors remain a powerful force in the market.

Ethereum ETFs, in particular, have drawn more than $12.73 billion in flows since launch, with demand accelerating in the third quarter. Seyffart emphasized that much of this came after Trump’s election win last year in November.

Seyffart highlighted the collaboration between the SEC and the CFTC under the Trump administration. The agencies are working toward a more consistent system, one that Seyffart argues is necessary to bring clarity to issuers and investors alike.

The framework could allow for ETFs tracking a wide range of tokens, including LINK, XLM, AVAX, and others, by late 2024 or early 2025, easily making them one of the .

However, Seyffart cautioned that while approvals may come swiftly, true adoption among advisors and institutions will take time.

While single-asset ETFs might struggle to replicate Bitcoin’s explosive success, Seyffart is especially bullish on basket products.

Funds that combine Bitcoin, Ethereum, and a mix of altcoins could attract significant inflows from advisors looking for diversified exposure.

He noted that Grayscale and Bitwise already have pending multi-asset ETF applications, though these products have been temporarily delayed by the SEC.Once the framework is finalized, Seyffart expects basket funds to gain traction, offering investors a safer entry point into the broader crypto ecosystem, resulting in a .