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SEC Opens 60-Day Comment Period on ETF Policy Changes
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued a request for public input on its exchange-traded fund approval process. The move targets rules for novel products including those tied to crypto assets.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued a 60-day request for comments on potential changes to its ETF policies on June 30, 2026. The request examines how the agency allows certain ETFs to list without a formal exemption application and seeks input on whether novel funds investing in non-securities qualify as investment companies under the Investment Company Act.
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins said innovation in exchange-traded funds depends on a consistent, transparent, and efficient regulatory framework. He added that the request seeks public input on how the U.S. ETF market can continue to grow and innovate while serving investors effectively.
U.S. ETF assets expanded from $4 trillion in 2019 to $12 trillion in 2025 under the current approval process. The SEC request also asks about the time period in which ETFs become effective and what disclosures are required during that window.
TD Cowen policy analyst Jaret Seiberg said the request is designed to build a record that could justify future policy changes permitting ETFs focused on a broader universe of assets. He noted those assets could include event contracts, crypto assets, and single-stock strategies. CoinDesk reported that the SEC has made embracing new technologies, especially cryptocurrency, a priority under Atkins.
