SEC delays Litecoin ETF decision, seeks public feedback

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The hype surrounding ETF approval has been a hot topic for discussion in the crypto market. After the approval of the Bitcoin spot ETF in 2024, companies have been filing applications for the approval of other such ETFs. Most recently, it has been reported that the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States has delayed its decision on whether to approve Canary Capital’s Litecoin spot ETF.It is worth noting that the SEC requires more time for the approval and has now sought public opinion about whether this ETF can safeguard investors from market manipulation and fraud.The delay is not the first of its kind; earlier, the commission had delayed its takeover of the ETF of Hedera, XRP, and Dogecoin, yet despite these approvals, there are odds of approval for the ETF under the current leadership.With Trump returning to power, the SEC has shown its softer stance over crypto and has also dismissed high-profile lawsuits against companies, institutions, and entities.Litecoin price updates According to the data from CoinMarketCap, Litecoin is currently trading at $82.21 with a loss of 6.52% in the past 24 and in the same frame, its market cap is down 6.49%, reaching $6.23 billion.With this intraday decline prices of Litecoin have fallen below the 20-day exponential moving average, and the moving volatility in LTC prices has dragged it below all its crucial EMAs.TradingView data underlines that Litecoin prices have fallen by 3.78% in a week, more than 18.45% in a month, and around 21% in year to date time frame. In the daily time frame, if the LTC price continues to fall, it is expected to meet the initial support of $68.65, followed by $62.64 and $52.90.On the other hand, its nearest resistance is $88.12, followed by $94.13 and $103.86, and at the same time, its relative strength index was 44, indicating neutrality.Polymarket poll favors Litecoin spot ETF approval! Since the last presidential elections in the United States, Polymarket, the decentralized prediction market, has gained huge traction, and nowadays it has polls for almost all major issues of the United States and a few other countries.Source: Polymarket A poll on Polymarket asking, “Will Litecoin ETF get approval in 2025?” has a volume of $42,348, with 78% of the total volume inclining towards YES. An approval chance surge of 28% has been seen. On the other hand, the poll asking about its approval in July has a volume of $327,071, from which 27% are in favor of its approval chances.

On March 4, 2026, DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE American: DDC) today announced preliminary, unaudited full-year financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025. The company expects to achieve record revenue and record positive adjusted EBITDA, primarily driven by continued growth in its core consumer food business and overall margin improvement. The final audited financial report is expected to be released in mid-April 2026.

2025 Full-Year Financial Highlights

Revenue: Expected to be between $39 million and $41 million, reaching a new company high.

Organic Growth: Excluding the impact of the company's strategic contraction of its U.S. operations, core revenue is expected to grow 11% to 17% year over year.

Gross Profit Margin: Expected to be between 28% and 30%, reflecting continued operational efficiency improvements.

Adjusted EBITDA: The company expects to achieve a positive full-year result in 2025, a significant improvement from a $3.5 million loss in 2024, mainly due to rigorous cost controls and a higher-margin sales mix.

Core Consumer Food Business Performance

In 2025, DDC's core consumer food business maintained strong operational performance.

The company also disclosed Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA, a metric that further excludes costs related to its Bitcoin reserve strategy and non-cash fair value adjustments related to its Bitcoin holdings from adjusted EBITDA to more accurately reflect the core business performance.

In 2025, Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $5.5 million and $6 million.

Bitcoin Reserve Update

In the first half of 2025, DDC initiated a long-term Bitcoin accumulation strategy, holding Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset.

As of December 31, 2025: The company holds 1,183 BTC.

As of February 28, 2026: Holdings increased to 2,118 BTC

Today's additional purchase of 65 BTC brings the company's total holdings to 2,183 BTC

DDC Founder, Chairman, and CEO Norma Chu stated, "We are proud to have closed 2025 with record revenue and positive adjusted EBITDA, demonstrating the steady growth of the company's consumer food business and the ongoing improvement in profitability. We are building a disciplined, growth-oriented food platform and strategically allocating capital to Bitcoin assets with a long-term view, aligning with our core beliefs. We believe that this dual-track model of 'Steady Consumer Business + Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' will help DDC create lasting long-term value for shareholders."

Adjusted EBITDA Definition
For the full year 2025, the company defines "Adjusted EBITDA" (a non-GAAP financial measure) as: Net income / (loss) excluding the following items:· Interest expense· Taxes· Foreign exchange gains/losses· Long-lived asset impairment· Depreciation and amortization· Non-cash fair value changes related to financial instruments (including Bitcoin holdings)· Stock-based compensation

About DDC Enterprise Limited

DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE: DDC) is actively implementing its corporate Bitcoin Treasury strategy while continuing to strengthen its position as a leading global Asian food platform.

The company has established Bitcoin as a core reserve asset and is executing a prudent, long-oriented accumulation strategy. While expanding its portfolio of food brands, DDC is gradually becoming one of the public company pioneers in integrating Bitcoin into its corporate financial architecture.

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DDC Enterprise Limited Announces 2025 Unaudited Preliminary Financial Performance: Record Revenue Achieved, Bitcoin Treasury Grows to 2183 Coins