Dogecoin ETF Listing Expected by Late November, Says Eric Balchunas
The long-anticipated Dogecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) could make its market debut by the end of November, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. The development marks another major step for meme-inspired cryptocurrencies moving toward institutional adoption.
Bitwise Files Official Application
Asset management firm Bitwise has officially filed Form 8(a) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a spot Dogecoin ETF. This filing is one of the final procedural steps before listing, allowing the fund to begin trading within 20 days unless the SEC raises objections.
The application signals Bitwise’s confidence that regulators are becoming more receptive to crypto-based financial products beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Path to Listing
If approved, Dogecoin will become one of the few altcoins to receive ETF status in the United States. The fund would track DOGE’s spot market price, providing investors with exposure to the cryptocurrency through traditional financial channels without requiring direct wallet custody.
Eric Balchunas noted that the listing could proceed automatically after the 20-day period unless the SEC intervenes. This would make the Dogecoin ETF one of the fastest-moving approvals since the wave of Bitcoin ETF filings earlier this year.
Expanding Crypto ETF Landscape
The move highlights the growing diversity of crypto-linked investment products entering mainstream markets. Following the success of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, financial institutions are now exploring other high-demand digital assets — and Dogecoin, with its massive community and trading volume, is a natural candidate.
Analysts believe that if approved, the Dogecoin ETF could attract both retail and institutional investors seeking exposure to the asset’s volatility and brand recognition.
A New Chapter for Meme Coins
For Dogecoin, an ETF listing would represent a milestone in legitimizing its place within the broader financial ecosystem. While originally created as a joke, DOGE has evolved into a major market player supported by influential backers and widespread cultural appeal.
With the ETF era now extending into meme coin territory, November could mark a defining moment for Dogecoin’s journey from internet humor to Wall Street.
