Dogecoin News Today: "DOJE ETF to Bridge Crypto and Wall Street—Rewriting Dogecoin’s Fate"

REX Shares, in collaboration with Osprey Funds, is set to launch the first Dogecoin (DOGE) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States, with Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas predicting an imminent debut, likely by next week. The ETF, known as DOJE, will be structured as a 40-Act fund, following the same regulatory pathway used by REX Shares for its successful Solana staking ETF, SSK, which was launched in July 2025 [1]. This approach allows the fund to indirectly track Dogecoin's performance through derivatives such as futures and swaps, rather than holding the actual cryptocurrency directly [3].

According to REX Shares’ filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the DOJE fund will allocate approximately 80% of its assets to Dogecoin instruments [3]. The company has also filed for other single-coin ETFs under the same 40-Act framework, including those tracking TRUMP, XRP, and BONK. The use of a Cayman-based subsidiary ensures compliance with tax regulations while maintaining the fund’s flexibility in investment structure [4]. This structure also enables REX to avoid the traditional S-1 filing route, which is still pending approval for other issuers like Grayscale, Bitwise, and 21Shares [2].

Dogecoin has experienced notable price movements in recent months. Over the past year, DOGE has surged by 116.67% according to CoinMarketCap [1]. However, it has since retraced, falling 54% from its 2024 high of $0.4672 to a price of $0.216 at the time of the latest filing [4]. Analysts have noted recent signs of a potential rebound, including the launch of CleanCore Solutions' $175 million Dogecoin treasury and a buy signal from the TD Sequential indicator, suggesting that short-term selling pressure may have abated [2].

Historically, spot ETFs have had a significant impact on crypto markets. For example, Bitcoin ETFs saw a record $2 billion influx in the first three trading days of their launch and reached $107 billion in assets under management within a year. If the DOJE ETF follows a similar trajectory, it could lead to increased demand for Dogecoin as the fund's authorized participants seek to meet creation orders [3]. While Dogecoin’s market depth is currently lower than that of Bitcoin or Solana, the potential for price movement remains high, given its retail-driven nature and increased institutional interest [4].

The launch of DOJE marks a pivotal moment for Dogecoin, as it transitions from a largely speculative, meme-driven asset to one that is accessible through traditional financial channels. By offering exposure to Dogecoin via a regulated ETF, REX Shares is positioning the fund as a bridge between the crypto and traditional investment markets. This move could also influence the SEC’s regulatory stance on spot ETFs for other altcoins, particularly as over 90 ETF applications are currently under review [3].

Source: [1] Dogecoin may see first-ever ETF launch next week: Analyst (https://cointelegraph.com/news/dogecoin-etf-united-states-launch-next-week-analyst) [2] Dogecoin (DOGE) Goes Institutional: REX Shares' ETF ... (https://cryptopotato.com/dogecoin-doge-goes-institutional-rex-shares-etf-likely-to-launch-very-soon/) [3] First Dogecoin ETF set to launch — but it's a different breed ... (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/first-dogecoin-etf-set-launch-151036858.html) [4] First US Dogecoin ETF Could Debut Next Week—How Will ... (https://www.mitrade.com/au/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1099991-20250905)