- The ETF offers institutional access to DOGE investing.
- Potential secondary market volatility is expected.
- Echoes past crypto ETF influence on trading volumes.
Rex-Osprey’s DOGE ETF may debut next week, potentially becoming the first U.S. Dogecoin spot ETF. Using the Investment Company Act of 1940 structure, it bypasses traditional approval delays, as seen with REX Shares’ Solana ETF.
The impending launch of the U.S. Dogecoin ETF could spur market activity and reflects increased institutional interest in crypto-focused funds.
REX Shares and Osprey Funds have filed a prospectus with the SEC for a Dogecoin spot ETF using the Investment Company Act of 1940. Similar to their Solana Staking ETF, this route is designed to bypass extended approval processes.
The ETF aims to obtain DOGE exposure through a Cayman Islands subsidiary, a strategy for regulatory efficiency. Institutional interest grows with speculation on future offerings for assets like XRP, BONK, and BTC.
Historically, the introduction of spot and futures crypto ETFs has triggered temporary price boosts and capital inflows. DOGE, already a volatile asset, could see increased trading volumes and price activity.
Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg, noted, “Looks like Rex is going to launch a Doge ETF via the 40 Act a la $SSK next week.”
Financial, regulatory, and technological changes following the ETF’s introduction could reshape the landscape for crypto investing. Historical precedents indicate potential increased market engagement and institutional participation in crypto assets like DOGE.
