Dogecoin ETF Approval Likely in 2025 as SEC Scrutinizes Bitwise and Grayscale Filings
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently reviewing multiple filings related to the potential listing of Dogecoin-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
NYSE Arca has filed a 19b-4 seeking approval to list Bitwise’s Dogecoin ETF, with Coinbase Custody managing the Dogecoin holdings and Bank of New York Mellon overseeing the cash assets. The ETF aims to track the market value of Dogecoin using the CF Dogecoin-Dollar Settlement Price.
Bitwise, Grayscale Lead Dogecoin ETF Applications
This filing follows Bitwise's earlier submission of an S-1 to the SEC. Alongside Bitwise, other firms such as Grayscale and Rex Shares have also sought approval for a Dogecoin ETF, with Grayscale’s application further along in the SEC's review process, as Coinstats reported.
JUST IN: Bitwise has filed for a spot Dogecoin $DOGE ETF.
— Polymarket (@Polymarket) March 3, 2025
63% chance it's approved this year. pic.twitter.com/xSv1n5MR1q
According to Polymarket, the probability of approval for a Dogecoin ETF has risen to 67%, and Bloomberg analysts predict a 75% chance of approval by 2025.
Market Volatility Continues Despite ETF Approval
Despite growing optimism surrounding the potential approval, Dogecoin’s market performance has recently been marked by a nearly 16% price drop and a 17% decline in trading volume, reflecting the inherent volatility of meme coins.
🎯JUST IN: The 🇺🇸SEC acknowledges @Grayscale's filing for a spot Dogecoin ETF $DOGE pic.twitter.com/S6XvRqOWsk
— CryptosRus (@CryptosR_Us) February 13, 2025
However, market sentiment remains positive, with analysts noting that the development of a regulated Dogecoin ETF may signal broader regulatory acceptance of cryptocurrencies in traditional markets.