Grayscale has filed paperwork with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a spot Dogecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). This move could bring one of the most well-known meme coins into mainstream investment portfolios.
The fund, set to trade on NYSE Arca under the ticker GDOG, would convert the existing Grayscale Dogecoin Trust into an ETF structure. Notably, the Trust currently holds around $2.5 million worth of assets.
Market Odds Favor a Dogecoin ETF Approval This Year
According to the Aug. 15 S-1 filing, the new ETF’s goal is to give investors direct exposure to Dogecoin’s price without requiring them to hold the asset themselves.
Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC and Grayscale Operating, LLC will co-sponsor the product. CSC Delaware Trust Company will act as trustee, while BNY Mellon will take on transfer agent and administrator duties.
Additionally, Coinbase and Coinbase Custody Trust Company will handle the fund’s brokerage and custody services.
But Grayscale is not alone in the race for a Dogecoin-focused fund.
Competitors Rex-Osprey and Bitwise have also submitted applications for Dogecoin ETFs, signaling growing competition to corner the meme coin investment niche.
So far, the SEC has not approved any Dogecoin ETF, reflecting its cautious stance toward altcoin-linked products. That caution stands in contrast to Europe, where the meme coin exchange-traded products have already gained traction.
Dogecoin, originally created as a joke in 2013, has grown into a top-10 digital asset with a market capitalization in the tens of billions.
Its pop-culture rise, amplified by Elon Musk and retail traders, has since evolved into significant institutional adoption. As of today, some companies now accept DOGE for payments or include it in corporate treasury strategies.
Still, risks remain. Dogecoin’s volatility and limited institutional use compared with Bitcoin and Ethereum could give the SEC pause.
However, market sentiment leans optimistic due to the current pro-crypto US government administration.
Crypto bettors on Polymarket currently assign a 75% probability that U.S. regulators will approve a DOGE ETF before year-end.
If approved, analysts say the product could bridge the divide between Dogecoin’s grassroots retail following and institutional capital.
Disclaimer
In adherence to the Trust Project guidelines, BeInCrypto is committed to unbiased, transparent reporting. This news article aims to provide accurate, timely information. However, readers are advised to verify facts independently and consult with a professional before making any decisions based on this content. Please note that our Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers have been updated.
