Dogecoin News Today: Dogecoin Gets ETF Access: A Gateway to Mainstream Speculation

The first U.S. exchange-traded fund (ETF) offering exposure to Dogecoin (DOGE) is on track to launch as early as September 9, 2025, following the filing of a post-effective amendment by the ETF Opportunities Trust. The REX-Osprey DOGE ETF, trading under the ticker DOJE, will be the first U.S. ETF to offer direct exposure to the performance of Dogecoin. The filing designates September 9, 2025 as the new effective date for a suite of single-coin funds, including DOGE, TRUMP, BTC, XRP, and BONK. The filing is structured under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the so-called “40 Act,” which allows for a faster and more flexible regulatory pathway compared to the traditional Form S-1 and 19b-4 process for spot ETFs. The DOJE will be housed within the same legal framework used by REX-Osprey for its Solana (SSK) staking ETF, which successfully listed in early July and quickly amassed over $100 million in assets. The SSK’s rapid adoption serves as a precedent for DOJE, with market participants speculating that DOGE could see a similar surge in interest and liquidity post-listing [1].

The REX-Osprey DOGE ETF will not hold Dogecoin directly within a standard U.S. fund. Instead, it will utilize a Cayman Islands subsidiary, the REX-Osprey DOGE (Cayman) Portfolio S.P., to access the underlying exposure. This structure enables the ETF to bypass restrictions on direct crypto holdings while still offering investors a regulated vehicle to invest in Dogecoin. The prospectus also discloses that the Cayman subsidiary will be capped at 25% to maintain the fund’s eligibility for RIC (Regulated Investment Company) tax treatment. The same structure was previously used for the Solana staking ETF, which leveraged derivatives, swaps, and a Cayman vehicle to deliver exposure to the underlying asset. This approach allows for greater flexibility in accessing assets that are traditionally difficult to hold within U.S. investment vehicles [1].

The launch of the DOJE is being framed as a milestone for memecoins entering the mainstream financial system. Unlike Bitcoin or Ethereum, which have well-established institutional demand and utility, Dogecoin lacks a robust staking yield or DeFi ecosystem. However, the ETF lowers the barrier to entry for both institutional and retail investors, allowing them to gain exposure to Dogecoin without the complexities of managing digital wallets or navigating crypto exchanges. The ease of access could significantly expand the investor base for Dogecoin, particularly as the token has historically been driven by retail speculation. The introduction of an ETF could also trigger a speculative rally, similar to what was observed with Bitcoin and Ethereum when their spot ETFs were announced, even before their official launches [2].

The price of Dogecoin has recently been consolidating, trading around $0.214 as of the time of filing. The token has retraced from its July high of $0.35 and is now trading within a tightening Bollinger Band range between $0.205 and $0.235. Technical analysts have noted that a breakout from this range could be imminent, particularly if the ETF approval news generates strong investor sentiment. If DOGE breaks above $0.235 on solid volume, it could signal the start of a bullish trend that carries the price back toward $0.28–$0.30. Conversely, a failure to break above this level without strong ETF momentum could lead to a retest of support near $0.20 or even $0.18. The ETF-related demand could tighten bid-ask spreads in spot markets and improve overall liquidity, making price action more predictable for traders and reducing reliance on hype-driven cycles [2].

The broader regulatory environment has also shifted in favor of crypto ETFs. Under the leadership of SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, the agency has shown increased willingness to support crypto industry growth, approving in-kind creations and redemptions for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in July 2025. This regulatory flexibility has opened the door for alternative crypto assets, including memecoins like Dogecoin, to enter the ETF space. The SEC is currently reviewing over 90 crypto-related ETF applications, including those for XRP, Litecoin, and Solana, with analysts predicting high approval chances for several of these assets. The REX-Osprey model may serve as a template for future ETFs, particularly for assets that face traditional regulatory barriers to direct investment [3].

Source: [1] First US Dogecoin ETF Could Debut Next Week—How Will ... (https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1099991-20250905) [2] DOGE ETF Coming Soon: Can It Trigger the Next Rally? (https://cryptorank.io/news/feed/fdfeb-doge-etf-coming-soon-can-it-trigger-the-next-rally) [3] Dogecoin may see first-ever ETF launch next week: Analyst (https://cointelegraph.com/news/dogecoin-etf-united-states-launch-next-week-analyst)