No Dogecoin ETF yet? Experts drop hints on next moves
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The year 2024, which began with the banging launch of the US Bitcoin spot exchange rraded funds (ETFs), is ending with the hopes that more crypto-linked investment products will soon enter the market. Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas even agreed with the ETF Store’s president on the surprising absence of filings for a Dogecoin ETF. The crypto industry has registered rapid gains since the historic launch of BTC ETFs in January 2024. Bitcoin recorded a surge of over 125% on a year-to-date (YTD) basis and has knocked off the much anticipated $100K barrier. However, it is expected that the introduction of popular altcoins linked ETFs will push the cumulative crypto market cap to thrash the $4 trillion mark. Experts seek DOGE ETF soon Nate Geraci, President of the ETF Store, in a post stated that it is a shock that no ETF issuer has filed for a Dogecoin ETF yet. He asked what could be the downside and mentioned that the worst case would be its marketing expense. Meanwhile, he wonders which issuer is sitting on the ‘DOGE’ ticker. Senior ETF Analyst Balchunas agreed with Geraci and suggested that he was initially expecting them before Christmas. He now believes they might come after Paul Atkins becomes SEC chair under the Trump administration. He even speculates on potential ETF issuers: “If I’m Vegas, my favorite on the reserve of $DOGE ticker is Venuto. That said, Tuttle is my favorite to file.” Despite being the biggest meme coin in the crypto space and massive support from Elon Musk, no such investment fund manager has filed for a spot DOGE ETF with the commission. Balchunas now predicts filings after the new administration takes office. Agree. Thought by Xmas we’d see someone file. Maybe waiting til Atkins/Trump officially in charge. If I’m Vegas my favorite on…
Filed under: News - @ December 23, 2024 10:15 am