Coinbase has announced a scheduled maintenance on October 25, sparking speculation due to its overlap with expected SEC decision dates for XRP ETF applications. The maintenance will last four hours starting at 7:00 AM PT, affecting most trading services, including futures and derivatives from 4:00 AM to 1:00 PM PT. This timing aligns with amended S-1 filings from ETF issuers such as Grayscale and Franklin Templeton, leading to speculation about potential preparations for XRP ETF approvals. Despite the timing, industry experts highlight that the original October deadlines for these ETF decisions are no longer valid, as the SEC has requested issuers to withdraw their 19b-4 forms. Additionally, the ongoing U.S. government shutdown is causing further delays in regulatory processes. Analysts are divided on whether Coinbase's maintenance is coincidental or indicative of backend preparations for potential XRP ETF trading.