How We Collect Data
At Altcoin ETFs Tracker, we carefully track cryptocurrency-related filings submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Here’s how we do it:
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Collecting SEC Filings: Every day, the SEC publishes filings from companies on its public database. We download these automatically to ensure we always have the latest information.
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Finding Crypto-Related Filings: We focus on filings related to cryptocurrency ETFs — usually forms called S-1 or S-1/A and Exchange issued filings: 19b-4. Our system scans each filing to check for mentions of cryptocurrencies, tokens, or digital assets.
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Matching Tokens: To identify which cryptocurrencies are involved, we compare the filing text with a list of the top 100 crypto tokens from CoinGecko.
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Calculating Deadlines: Each filing has important deadlines, such as review periods and final submission deadlines. We compute these automatically based on the filing date and any updates.
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Checking Status: Some filings are “effective,” meaning the SEC has approved them. We track this so you know which filings are still pending and which are finalized.
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Keeping Everything Up to Date: Our system updates daily, processes only new filings, and organizes everything in a clear, easy-to-read table.
How We Draw the Data
At Altcoin ETFs Tracker, we not only collect filings from the SEC but also visualize the complex approval process for crypto ETFs. Here’s how the legislative timeline works and how it appears in our charts:
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S-1 Registration: An issuer submits an S-1 filing to register the fund with the SEC. This step has no statutory deadline for acceptance, and the review may take an indefinite amount of time.
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19b-4 Filing: Separately, the exchange where the ETF would be listed submits a 19b-4 form. This is the key trigger for the SEC review process.
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240-Day Review Period: Once a 19b-4 is filed, the SEC has a maximum of 240 days to approve, reject, or delay the application through a series of statutory deadlines.
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What We Show in the Chart: Our timeline focuses on active 19b-4 filings, because only these have clear statutory deadlines. S-1 filings are tracked in parallel but shown primarily for context. The full table, with all ETF listings including Pending S-1, and missing 19b-4 was presented in the table below.
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Final Requirement: For a crypto ETF to be listed, both the S-1 and the 19b-4 must become effective. Our chart highlights where each filing stands in this dual-track process.
Why This Matters
Instead of manually checking hundreds of filings, Crypto ETF Tracker gives you:
- Real-time view: See active crypto ETF filings as they happen.
- Deadline tracking: Never miss important SEC deadlines.
- Status clarity: Know which filings are pending or approved.
With this approach, investors, enthusiasts, and analysts can stay informed about the rapidly evolving crypto ETF market — without spending hours digging through SEC documents.
