The SEC Reports Its Decision On The Trump Group's Bitcoin ETF

Can Donald Trump still be blocked in the United States? Even federal institutions seem cautious. The SEC, after all a major regulator of Wall Street, is postponing the review of its Bitcoin ETF. Coincidence of timing or a sign of economic untouchability? Even in the face of high-risk financial products and suspicions of conflicts of interest, any project coming from the Trump universe seems to advance like a steamroller.

Trump, Bitcoin, and the Rules of the Game He Is Rewriting

At the beginning of June, Truth Social filed an application to launch a Bitcoin ETF through NYSE Arca. So far, a standard procedure. But when the fund’s initiator is a former president with still burning business interests, everything changes. On July 28, the SEC requested an extension to review the proposal, until September 18.

The Commission writes:

Additional time will allow examination of the implications of the proposed change as well as the issues it raises.

This maneuver sparked waves. Several Democratic senators, including Elizabeth Warren, are alarmed. Jeff Merkley goes further: “Allowing Trump to create a Bitcoin ETF is opening the door to abuse of power. He can influence the regulation and then profit from it.”

Behind the SEC’s delay, one question hangs: can it really review this project without political pressure?

Regulation on Pause, Ambitions in Turbo Mode

The SEC likes to take its time. Generally, it uses the full 270 days allowed to decide on an ETF. But with Paul Atkins at its helm, a former Trump associate, the tone has changed. Officially, Atkins requests clarifications on staking and redemption mechanisms. Unofficially, several analysts see a delayed green light.

The year 2025 is busy. The SEC is also delaying requests from Grayscale (Solana) and Canary (Litecoin). Yet, since the opening to Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024, the regulator has already approved 12 funds, which have accumulated $54.8 billion of inflows.

Meanwhile, Trump continues his offensive. Truth Social has also filed requests for two other products: the Truth Social Crypto ETF Blue Chip and a mixed Bitcoin-Ethereum fund.

Commissioner Hester Peirce, nicknamed “Crypto Mom,” calls for patience:

We have to handle several disputes at the same time. Each crypto file demands particular attention.

While regulation hesitates, the former president is structuring his crypto empire with tokens, favorable laws, and filed dossiers.

Truth Social, the ETF, and the Disruptive Bitcoin Dynamic

This Trump-related Bitcoin ETF project arrives at the heart of an ultra-targeted economic agenda. By linking a social platform and a speculative fund, Truth Social transforms its political visibility into a financial lever. And the numbers prove it.

The numbers that are dizzying

• The Truth Social ETF was filed on June 3, 2025, published in the official journal on June 20;
• The request targets a listing under the “Commodity-Based Trust Shares” framework of NYSE Arca;
• More than 50 new crypto ETF proposals are currently under SEC review;
• Since January 2024, U.S. crypto ETFs have generated $54.8 billion in inflows.

What shocks observers is the mixing of roles. For the first time, a crypto product directly linked to a sitting president is on the table. Especially since other projects, like World Liberty Financial and the $TRUMP memecoin, reinforce suspicions of personal enrichment.

Senator Warren points out that this is not just a financial product, it is a political and personal tool. This should worry any regulator.

Crypto here becomes a Trojan horse, masking a large-scale economic offensive.

Internet, crypto, derivatives: Trump has played, speculated, and doubled his fortune in one year. By taking advantage of the enthusiasm for digital assets, he secured billions and liquidity. While some debate, he cashes in. History seems to prove him right.