No Dogecoin ETF yet? Experts drop hints on next moves

Crypto industry anticipates surge in investment products

The year 2024, which commenced with the pivotal launch of US Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), concludes with expectations for the arrival of more crypto-linked investment products. Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas shared his agreement with the ETF Store's President regarding the surprising lack of filings for a Dogecoin ETF.

Rapid growth post-Bitcoin ETF launch

Since the groundbreaking launch of BTC ETFs in January 2024, the crypto industry has witnessed remarkable growth. Bitcoin has surged by over 125% year-to-date (YTD), surpassing the highly anticipated $100K milestone. The introduction of ETFs linked to popular altcoins is anticipated to further propel the aggregate crypto market capitalization beyond the $4 trillion threshold.

Experts anticipate DOGE ETF

In a recent statement, Nate Geraci, President of the ETF Store, expressed surprise over the absence of Dogecoin ETF filings. He questioned the potential drawbacks and suggested that marketing expenses would be the primary concern. He also raised curiosity about the issuer who might possess the 'DOGE' ticker.

Senior ETF Analyst Balchunas concurred with Geraci, admitting his initial expectation of filings before Christmas. He now anticipates filings after Paul Atkins takes over as SEC chair under the Trump administration. Balchunas further speculated on potential ETF issuers, stating, "If I were in Vegas, my favorite for the reserve of $DOGE ticker would be Venuto. That said, Tuttle is my favorite to file for the ETF."

Despite Dogecoin's popularity and Elon Musk's support, no investment fund manager has submitted a spot DOGE ETF application with the commission. Balchunas now predicts filings after the new administration assumes office.

With spot altcoin ETFs for Solana (SOL), Ripple's XRP, and Litecoin (LTC) already in development, it seems inevitable that DOGE's turn will come. The incoming leadership's pro-crypto stance further indicates a more favorable environment for crypto ETFs.

Dogecoin price action

Dogecoin's price has experienced a recent slight downturn, declining by 21% over the past seven days. However, it remains significantly higher by 253% YTD. The leading meme cryptocurrency is trading at an average price of $0.316 at the time of writing. This represents a 56% decrease from its all-time high of $0.737, reached on May 08, 2021.

Elon Musk's D.O.G.E reforms

The industry is well aware of Dogecoin's status as the preferred meme cryptocurrency of the world's wealthiest individual, Elon Musk. He is currently leading the push for government reforms as part of President-elect Trump's newly established Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.). This move has contributed to the recent upswing in DOGE's price.

Musk is targeting a $2 trillion budget cut and extensive agency reforms. He proposes a return-to-office mandate for federal employees, anticipating mass resignations. He has advocated for the elimination of entire agencies and singled out agency leaders such as FTC Chair Lina Khan for dismissal.

These actions mirror his playbook for the acquisition of X (formerly Twitter). Musk has been outspoken in his criticism of federal employees and agencies. He has specifically targeted Alexis Pelosi, a senior climate adviser, suggesting her dismissal and criticizing the SEC, labeling the government as "more broken than you could possibly imagine."