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Nasdaq filed a 19b-4 proposal to list the 21Shares Dogecoin ETF.
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This follows earlier S-1 filings and a new partnership with the House of Doge.
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DOGE ETFs now join a growing list of altcoin ETF filings under review.
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Bloomberg analysts give DOGE ETFs a 75% approval likelihood.
Dogecoin ETF Moves Forward Under New SEC Climate
The Nasdaq has officially filed to list the 21Shares Dogecoin ETF, signaling growing momentum for altcoin ETFs under a friendlier regulatory environment. This 19b-4 filing represents the second major step in the ETF approval process.
21Shares Teams Up With Dogecoin Foundation
21Shares also announced an exclusive partnership with the House of Doge, aiming to launch community-endorsed funds. The move could position the firm ahead of competitors like Grayscale and Bitwise, who also filed DOGE ETF proposals.
Changing Regulatory Winds Under Trump
With Paul Atkins recently sworn in as SEC Chair, analysts expect a more open-minded approach to crypto ETFs. Atkins criticized the previous administration’s regulatory hostility and pledged to prioritize innovation.
DOGE Joins Lineup of Pending Crypto ETFs
Dogecoin ETFs are among dozens of altcoin-related products awaiting SEC review. Bloomberg analysts rate Litecoin ETFs at 90% approval likelihood, Dogecoin at 75%, and Solana at 70%. DOGE was trading at $0.18 at the time of writing.
