Dogecoin News Today: Dogecoin ETF Launch Could Reshape Crypto’s Institutional Future

The first Dogecoin (DOGE) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States is set to launch soon, with the REX-Osprey DOGE ETF (ticker: DOJE) poised to offer investors indirect exposure to the memecoin. Announced by Rex Shares and Osprey Funds, DOJE will track the performance of DOGE but will not hold the cryptocurrency directly like the spot-based Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recently approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Instead, it is structured as a 40-Act ETF, which typically utilizes derivatives such as futures and swaps to gain exposure to the underlying asset [1]. According to the prospectus, the fund will allocate approximately 80% of its assets to Dogecoin-related instruments [1].

The DOJE ETF will operate under the ETF Opportunities Trust, a framework also used for the REX-Osprey Solana Staking ETF (SSK), which launched earlier this summer and quickly gained traction in the market. The filing for the DOGE ETF designates September 9, 2025, as the effective date for listing, and the fund is expected to debut within the “next week” if no regulatory hurdles arise [2]. This timeline was reinforced by Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, who noted the similarities between the DOJE structure and the successful Solana fund [2].

The launch of DOJE follows a broader regulatory shift, with the SEC currently reviewing applications for spot-based Dogecoin ETFs from major financial institutions such as Grayscale, Bitwise, and 21Shares. Alongside these, over 90 other exchange-traded products are under review, including applications for other altcoins like XRP and Litecoin [1]. Analysts anticipate a high approval probability for some of these, especially for major altcoins, which could further expand the crypto ETF landscape [1].

Investor enthusiasm for crypto ETFs has been fueled by the performance of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, which saw a surge of $2 billion in inflows during their first three trading days and have since accumulated over $107 billion in assets under management. Proponents of altcoins such as DOGE hope that ETF listings could similarly bolster the price of their tokens by attracting institutional and retail capital [1].

With DOGE currently trading at $0.216, the potential listing of the DOJE ETF may impact its liquidity and price dynamics. Past experience with the Solana ETF suggests that net inflows can lead to increased demand for the underlying asset. For example, Solana’s price rose by approximately 34% in the weeks following the launch of the SSK ETF. If DOJE gains similar traction, it may tighten the available float of DOGE coins, potentially increasing pressure on the spot price [2].

The broader implications of the DOGE ETF’s debut could extend beyond the token itself. The regulatory approval of multiple altcoin ETFs is seen as a potential catalyst for broader adoption and legitimacy in the crypto market. As more products are approved and launched, the industry could witness increased participation from traditional investors and a broader diversification of crypto assets in investment portfolios [1].

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[1] First Dogecoin ETF set to launch — but it's a different breed ... (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/first-dogecoin-etf-set-launch-151036858.html)

[2] First US Dogecoin ETF Could Debut Next Week—How Will ... (https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1099991-20250905)