Nasdaq officially asked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for permission to list a 21Shares Polkadot ETF.

Top altcoins like Solana and XRP are down ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision, an event that could shape rate cut expectations.

TL;DR Nasdaq filed with the SEC to list a Polkadot ETF in the U.S. on behalf of 21Shares, tracking the spot price of DOT in the market. 21Shares already offers a Polkadot ETP in Europe and seeks approval for new crypto funds, including XRP and Solana.

Nasdaq filed a rule change application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list and trade shares of 21Shares Polkadot Trust on Tuesday. If the SEC approves it, the trust will allow investors to gain exposure to Polkadot (DOT) without directly holding or managing the cryptocurrency.

The filing comes as 21Shares expands its crypto ETF offerings, including funds for XRP and Solana.

Nasdaq has filed Form 19b-4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), seeking approval to list 21Shares' spot Polkadot ETF. This move would allow investors to gain exposure to Polkadot's native cryptocurrency, DOT, without directly holding the asset.

The filing could enhance mainstream adoption of Polkadot, signaling growing institutional interest in diverse crypto assets. The post Nasdaq files for Polkadot ETF on behalf of 21Shares appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Crypto prices will be in the spotlight this week as investors focus on the upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision and Donald Trump's tariffs. Hopes that the Fed will embrace a more dovish tone will be a bullish catalyst for these assets.

Polkadot (DOT) has been quietly building a strong foundation, with its price stabilizing after a period of volatility. This consolidation phase often serves as a launching pad for a potential upward move as buyers step in.

Chainlink (LINK) rose 9.7% and Polkadot (DOT) gained 6.7%, leading the index higher.

Polkadot (DOT) is down almost 92% from its all-time high. However, the layer zero blockchain network may still bounce back as its market cap is standing at $7.4 billion, at the time of writing.

Polkadot price is hovering near its all-time low as the crypto sell-off accelerates and the fear and greed index remains in the extreme fear zone. Polkadot (DOT) coin has crashed to a low of $3.

Cryptocurrency prices have remained under pressure this week as concerns about tariffs remain. Another potential less-discussed risk is the soaring US debt, which has surged to $36.58 billion.

Polkadot (DOT) prices have declined by 4.38% in the past day as bearish forces continue to gain stronger market control. According to data from CoinMarketCap, DOT's price fall only underlines the asset's form in recent days as indicated by the 7.99% loss in the last week.

Polkadot (DOT) price has remained in a three-year consolidation phase as concerns about its ecosystem remained. The DOT token was trading at $4.35 on Saturday, down by over 90% from its highest level in 2021.

BNB (BNB) and DOT (DOT) are retesting key areas of support today as selling pressure accelerated during the American session.

Possible implications of the launch of an ETF on Polkadot

Polkadot has executed the complete on-chain operation of the classic game DOOM. The experiment serves more than entertainment purposes.

21Shares has updated its SEC filing for a spot Polkadot ETF, potentially advancing its approval process. If approved, the ETF would trade on the Cboe BZX Exchange with Coinbase as custodian. The post 21Shares Advances Polkadot ETF Plans with Updated SEC Filing appeared first on Cryptonews.

21Shares has submitted the updated S-1 application for the spot Polkadot exchange-traded fund to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, with the initial application filed over a month ago.

265Dots AG launched a platform, pioneering an investment group to connect institutional investors, family offices, and asset managers with the Polkadot ecosystem.

Polkadot (DOT) has been in a consolidation phase for much of 2025, with its price stabilizing between $4.25 and $5.20 in recent weeks. Despite ongoing bearish signals on both the daily and 4-hour charts, there are indications that a short-term bounce could lead to a 20% surge in the coming days.

The lack of overwhelming sell pressure on the CMF across timeframes explained the Polkadot consolidation between $4.25 and $5.2.

Polkadot (DOT) price has taken a dramatic turn, breaking below the crucial $4.8 support level, a critical threshold that previously provided stability for the asset. This decisive move to the downside signals increased bearish pressure, as sellers continue to dominate the market.

Polkadot price remained above its make-or-break level this week as Bitcoin and most cryptocurrencies crashed. Polkadot (DOT) fell to a low of $4, slightly higher than the critical support level at $3.

Polkadot (DOT) has firmly established itself as one of the leading cryptocurrencies, gaining attention from investors and analysts due to its unique multi-chain blockchain ecosystem. In this article, we will analyze Polkadot's (DOT) price predictions for 2025 and beyond, using a combination of technical analysis, market trends, and ecosystem developments to project potential price movements.

Cardano and SUI now feature in the Grayscale Smart Contract Fund following its latest rebalancing.

Max Rebol, Polkadot Ambassador, navigates multiple critical roles in the Polkadot ecosystem as Harbour Industrial Capital CEO, where he leads a VC fund exclusively backing Polkadot projects, and as co-founder of PolkaPort East, the foundation's Hong Kong growth initiative.

SBI VC Trade has expanding its crypto services with a suite of digital assets-focused crypto lending service.

Polkadot (DOT) is up 4.2% and currently stands at $5.09 per coin as the token appears to be immune to this week's sharp sell-off.

Polkadot price experienced a 200% increase during the Q4 2024 rally, which elevated the levels from the lows around $3.61 to as high as $11.61. Similar to the rejection in March 2024, the price faced a similar pullback that compelled the token to remain under bearish influence.

Cryptocurrency prices fluctuated on Feb. 26 after experiencing double-digit losses the previous day. Quant (QNT), a cryptocurrency project focused on real-world asset tokenization traded above the $110 mark Wednesday morning before giving back some of its gains.

Polkadot (DOT) price has surged over 10% in the past 24 hours, ranking among the top-performing altcoins. Grayscale has added Polkadot to its growing list of ETFs filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Grayscale's single-asset focus diverges from BlackRock and Fidelity's diversified index-based crypto approaches.

Grayscale has recently filed a request with the SEC for the approval of a spot ETF on Polkadot.

Nasdaq has filed a 19b-4 form with the U.S. SEC for the approval of the Grayscale Polkadot ETF. If greenlit, a Polkadot ETF would allow investors to gain exposure to DOT without directly holding the asset.

Grayscale Investments has filed an application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on Polkadot's DOT token.

This marks the second Polkadot ETF filing this year, following 21Shares' earlier application. The post Grayscale Applies to SEC for Polkadot ETF on Nasdaq appeared first on Cryptonews.

Grayscale Investments filed for a spot Polkadot fund on Nasdaq amid a shifting regulatory environment that includes ETF proposals for XRP, LTC, SOL, DOGE and HBAR.

The Nasdaq Stock Exchange has filed a 19b-4 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking approval to list and trade Grayscale POLKADOT ETF in a bid to expand investment opportunities for crypto savvy investors.

The crypto fund issuer received SEC acknowledgement on Monday for a Cardano fund and has applied to convert its XRP Trust into an ETF.

Following the influx of new crypto exchange-traded fund filings in the United States, crypto giant Grayscale has filed to launch a spot Polkadot ETF.

Nasdaq seeks Grayscale Polkadot fund approval

Nasdaq moves to list a Polkadot ETF, signaling growing demand for regulated crypto investments and expanding options for investors.

TL;DR Grayscale has filed for approval of a Polkadot-based ETF, joining the trend of new proposals for crypto funds. The crypto market saw significant drops, with Bitcoin falling 8.2% and Polkadot 6%, though it slightly recovered from daily lows.

21Shares was the first issuer to file for a DOT ETF on Jan. 31 as altcoin ETF filings continue to pile in.

Nasdaq's filing adds to an expanding list of proposed altcoin ETFs awaiting SEC approval in the United States.