The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated a fast-track process for altcoin ETFs, but potential government shutdowns could delay approvals, including an ADA ETF, until 2026. With a 36% chance of a month-long shutdown, the SEC's contingency plan would leave only 390 of its 4,200 employees on duty, focusing on emergencies rather than new product approvals. This situation could create a backlog, stalling the anticipated wave of altcoin ETFs under the new framework.