Dogecoin News Today: SEC's November 2025 Deadline: Dogecoin ETF's Make-or-Break Moment

Bitwise Asset Management has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency market with its filing for a spot Dogecoin (DOGE) ETF, leveraging a fast-track SEC process that could see the product launched as early as November 26, 2025, if regulators remain silent, according to a Coinpedia report. The move underscores a broader shift in the U.S. crypto landscape, where institutional demand for regulated exposure to digital assets is accelerating despite lingering regulatory uncertainties, as seen in Bitwise's 8(a) filing.

The filing, which removes a "delaying amendment" from Bitwise's S-1 registration, triggers the Section 8(a) process under the Securities Act. This procedural shortcut allows the ETF to automatically become effective 20 days after submission unless the SEC intervenes, according to LiveBitcoinNews. Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Eric Balchunas, who confirmed the filing, noted that Bitwise's strategy reflects confidence in the agency's hands-off approach, particularly as the SEC operates under staffing limitations during a historic government shutdown, as reported by Cryptopolitan.

The potential launch of a Dogecoin ETF follows a pattern set by recent successes in crypto ETFs. Bitwise's Solana (SOL) ETF, which raised $56 million on its first day, demonstrated the appetite for institutional-grade crypto products, according to Coinrise. Meanwhile, Grayscale's aggressive expansion into XRP and Dogecoin ETFs—alongside competitors like Canary Capital and Rex-Osprey—has intensified competition in the space, a Yahoo Finance analysis argued. Grayscale's own Dogecoin ETF (DOJE), the first U.S.-listed product for the memecoin, saw $24 million in trading volume within hours of its September 18 launch, Cryptopolitan reported.

Market dynamics are also aligning with these developments. Dogecoin's price has shown early signs of recovery, trading near key support levels while on-chain data reveals increased accumulation activity, according to CryptoTimes. Analysts like Javon Marks have projected a potential 300% price surge to $0.65 if the coin breaks above $0.17 resistance, a scenario that a regulated ETF could accelerate, CryptoTimes noted. The SEC's recent approval of listing standards for crypto ETFs—requiring assets to have a six-month history on regulated futures markets—has further streamlined the process, LiveBitcoinNews noted.

Regulatory shifts, including the appointment of crypto-friendly figures like Paul Atkins as SEC Chair, have created a more permissive environment, CryptoTimes reported. However, challenges remain. The SEC's prolonged legal battle against Ripple, the company behind XRP, has cast a shadow over the broader crypto ETF market, as Coinpedia reported. Yet, experts argue that the XRP Ledger's dual utility in value transfer and real-world payments could give it a structural edge in the ETF race, the Yahoo Finance analysis suggested.

As the countdown to potential approval begins, the Dogecoin ETF could redefine institutional access to meme coins. With Coinbase Custody as its custodian, Bitwise's product promises tax-efficient, in-kind redemption features that align with institutional preferences, as detailed in Bitwise's 8(a) filing. The broader implications for market liquidity and investor adoption are significant, particularly as retail and institutional capital converge on regulated crypto products, Coinrise observed.