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A new wave of altcoin ETFs could be coming to the market in 2026, according to Bloomberg Intelligence analyst James Seyffart. In a recent discussion, Seyffart explained why many of these upcoming ETFs will appeal to traders and institutions, even though he personally will not be investing in them. Altcoin ETFs Are Coming, Whether Investors Want Them or Not Seyffart said ETF issuers are preparing to launch a long list of altcoin funds. He mentioned assets like Injective, SEI, AXL, Aptos, $SUI , BNB, $NEAR , ONDO, $AVAX , and even emerging networks such as Canton. According to him, the ETF market operates like a “spaghetti cannon.” Issuers throw many products into the market and wait to see which ones gain traction. If any of these blockchains or tokens suddenly become popular, the issuer that launched the ETF first will benefit the most. Several projects he once had never heard of, such as Solana or Chainlink, later became major players. Because of that, he says the market will always keep creating ETFs for “the long tail of assets.” Why Seyffart Will Avoid These Altcoin ETFs Even though he expects many altcoin ETFs to launch next year, Seyffart said he will almost certainly not invest in them himself. He explained two main reasons: 1. Personal Restrictions As an analyst, he has strict rules regarding what he can own, how long he must hold it, and when he can sell. These limitations prevent him from actively trading fast-moving crypto ETFs. 2. He Does Not Believe in Market Timing Seyffart said products like 2x leveraged Bitcoin ETFs or covered call ETFs may work for certain traders, but he avoids them because they rely heavily on timing the market. Some investors made big profits on inverse or leveraged products during recent volatility, but these are not strategies he is comfortable with. “People Should Decide What They Want to Invest In” Even though there are ETFs he does not prefer personally, Seyffart said that they still serve a purpose. He pointed to: High-yield covered call ETFs 2x leveraged Bitcoin ETFs Inverse Bitcoin ETFs He said these are not products he would ever hold, but they clearly have demand. Many of them have attracted billions of dollars in assets from traders who find them useful for short-term exposure or income strategies. What This Means for Crypto Investors in 2026 If Seyffart is correct, 2026 could see the largest expansion of crypto ETFs in history. Traders may soon see regulated exposure to dozens of altcoins, not just Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP. However, Seyffart’s message is clear. Just because an ETF launches does not mean every investor should buy it. Many of these products are designed for short-term traders or niche strategies.

BlockBeats News, October 19, the crypto market remains volatile. Bitcoin is consolidating at $107,000, while Ethereum is holding steady at $3,900, with both posting less than 0.3% change in the past 24 hours. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization is currently reported at $3.723 trillion, down 0.2% in 24 hours, and has dropped about 14% from $4.32 trillion before the crash on October 9. Some altcoins have seen slight rebounds, including: WAL is up 12.3% in the past 24 hours, currently at $0.24; MITO is up 12.1% in the past 24 hours, currently at $0.125; PUMP is up 8.2% in the past 24 hours, currently at $0.038; AXL is up 6.2% in the past 24 hours, currently at $0.2; COMP is up 4.94% in the past 24 hours, currently at $35.4. $BTC

Bitcoin & Ethereum Bitcoin is trading above $123,000, holding steady after some ups and downs. Ethereum is around $4,498, showing only a slight dip. Both are moving calmly compared to the smaller altcoins, which are much more volatile today. Top 5 Coins on the Rise 1. ChainOpera AI (COAI) – up more than 30% 2. PancakeSwap (CAKE) – jumped about 18% 3. BinaryX / FORM – gained nearly 17% 4. Axelar (AXL) – up around 15% 5. Useless Coin (USELESS) – also up roughly 14% These are mostly mid to small cap projects, moving fast on hype and short-term trading. Top 5 Coins Falling 1. Pump.fun (PUMP) – dropped over 25% 2. Drift Protocol (DRIFT) – down nearly 9% 3. Other small caps also showed sharp losses after big runs earlier. Takeaway Big players like Bitcoin and Ethereum are stable, giving the market a solid base. Altcoins are where the action is: some are pumping hard while others are crashing just as quickly. For traders, this means opportunities but also high risk. Moves in smaller coins can flip direction fast.

$AXL ANALYSIS AXL is rebounding from the horizontal demand zone of the descending triangle pattern. The 50MA is acting as a resistance barrier just below the trendline. A decisive breakout above the pattern could trigger a strong bullish rally.

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