NYSE Arca has filed a 19b-4 application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list and trade a Bitwise Dogecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Given Dogecoin's community-driven momentum, ETF approval could significantly boost its price, potentially surpassing its all-time high of $0.7376.

On March 3rd, the application was submitted, seeking approval for the Bitwise Dogecoin ETF, the largest meme coin by market capitalization. This follows Bitwise's S-1 registration filing with the SEC in late January, a crucial step for the firm managing over $12 billion in assets. A similar application by Rex Shares further underscores the growing interest in Dogecoin-based investment vehicles.

The Bitwise Dogecoin ETF aims to track the price of DOGE, offering investors exposure without direct asset management. Coinbase Custody will serve as the custodian, securing the ETF's DOGE holdings, while Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) will handle cash management, administration, and record-keeping. The ETF's Net Asset Value (NAV) will be calculated daily using the CF Dogecoin-Dollar Settlement Price. Structured as a Delaware statutory trust, Bitwise will act as the sponsor. The ETF operates on a cash-based transaction model; investors cannot directly deposit or withdraw DOGE; all transactions are settled in cash.

The SEC's review process for crypto ETFs typically takes up to 240 days. This follows a similar timeline to the Grayscale Dogecoin Trust, officially acknowledged by the SEC on February 13th. A final decision on Bitwise's DOGE ETF could therefore arrive by mid-October 2025.

Could DOGE Skyrocket if the ETF Is Approved?

While the Dogecoin ETF filings have generated investor excitement, DOGE's price hasn't reacted positively immediately. It experienced an 11.71% drop in the last 24 hours, trading at $0.1939, reflecting broader market volatility and reduced trading activity. Over the past week, DOGE fell 2.80%, with trading volume down 33.78% to $2.67 billion.

While a Dogecoin ETF would have seemed unlikely under previous SEC leadership, shifting regulatory attitudes towards cryptocurrencies suggest approval is a real possibility. Despite the current downturn, CoinCodex predicts a potential 235.91% price surge for Dogecoin, reaching $0.6545 by April 3rd. However, the meme coin's price will likely be influenced by speculation, social media sentiment, and broader market conditions.