The Cardano (ADA) token is riding a wave of bullish momentum as speculation grows about a potential spot Cardano ETF approval in 2025. With institutional interest heating up, ADA has surged 15% in 24 hours, trading at $0.88063 at press time.
Both networks have growing RWA adoption stories, and this step often comes before a spot ETF filing a green light can bring a wave of institutional capital.
Registered “Grayscale Cardano Trust ETF” on August 12, 2025
Similar filing for Hedera (HBAR) ETF
Typically precedes formal SEC application
SEC’s Engagement with NYSE Arca
Regulatory review of 19b-4 filing already underway
Mirrors early Bitcoin ETF approval process
“This could open floodgates for institutional capital,” notes Web3 researcher Justin Wu.
What This Means for Cardano
A spot ETF would: ✅ Let traditional investors access ADA without self-custody ✅ Potentially trigger mainstream adoption ✅ Validate Cardano’s peer-reviewed blockchain model
🚨 Nate Geraci on CNBC 🚨
A standardized crypto ETF framework could be implemented in the next 2 months — no more separate approvals for each spot ETF 👀
