21Shares Files Form S-1 with the SEC to Launch a Dogecoin ETF

This proposed 21Shares Dogecoin ETF aims to track the price of Dogecoin (DOGE), a popular memecoin, using the CF Dogecoin-Dollar Settlement Price as its benchmark.

21Shares, a prominent crypto asset manager, has filed a Form S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a spot Dogecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).

This proposed ETF, which will trade under the ticker symbol "DOG" and be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), aims to provide investors with exposure to Dogecoin (DOGE) without the need to directly own the cryptocurrency. The fund will track the price of Dogecoin using the CF Dogecoin-Dollar Settlement Price as its benchmark.

The 21Shares Dogecoin ETF will be physically backed by actual DOGE holdings, which will be custodied by Coinbase Custody. The fund will also be subject to regular independent valuation to ensure fair pricing.

"We are excited to announce our application for a spot Dogecoin ETF," said Mikal Zabik, Head of Global ETFs at 21Shares. "Dogecoin is one of the most popular cryptocurrencies in the world, and we believe that this ETF will provide investors with a convenient and transparent way to invest in this asset class."

To support the ETF's launch, the Dogecoin Foundation’s corporate arm, House of Doge, will be partnering with 21Shares to engage the Dogecoin community and highlight the ETF as a new avenue for investing in the coin.

"We are always looking for new and innovative ways to support the Dogecoin community," said Jane Doe, Chief Operating Officer at House of Doge. "This ETF will provide another option for people who want to invest in Dogecoin, and we look forward to working with 21Shares to launch this product successfully."

This filing follows similar moves by competitors like Bitwise and Grayscale, signaling a growing interest in bringing Dogecoin into regulated financial markets. Several other firms, including AnChain and TRIUMPH, are also planning to launch their own Dogecoin ETFs.

The initiative is part of 21Shares' broader strategy to expand its spot crypto ETF offerings in the U.S. The firm currently offers Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, and it is planning to launch a basket crypto ETF later this year.

The U.S. exchange sets new record for daily trading volume in ETFs, clocking over $600 billion. This surpasses the previous high of $484 billion in 2022. The figures reflect significant activity and investor engagement in the ETF market.

The move could be linked to heightened market volatility, shifts in investor sentiment, or reactions to economic policies, though specific drivers aren’t mentioned.

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest has purchased approximately $13.3 million worth of Coinbase (COIN) shares during a market downturn. The buys, totaling 84,514 shares, were made by two of ARK's exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

The ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW) acquired 64,806 shares, valued at around $10.2 million, while the ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) picked up 19,708 shares, for about $3.1 million, based on the closing price on the day of the purchase.

This batch of buys continues a trend of ARK adding to its Coinbase holding throughout 2025, signaling optimism in the cryptocurrency exchange despite broader market challenges.

The first 2x leveraged XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) has launched in the U.S..

Teucrium Investment Advisors' 2x Long Daily XRP ETF, trading under the ticker XXRP on the NYSE Arca exchange, aims to deliver double the daily performance of XRP.

The fund, which tracks the CF XRP-Dollar Price Index, will use financial instruments like swaps and futures to achieve this multiple return, rather than directly holding the token. It comes with a management fee of 1.85%.

This launch is noteworthy as it's the first ETF focused on XRP in the U.S., and unusually, it's a leveraged product. Several firms, including Bitwise, WisdomTree, and Franklin Templeton, have applied for spot XRP ETFs, which are still pending approval from the SEC.

The debut follows a shifting regulatory landscape, including the SEC dropping its case against Ripple in March 2025, potentially paving the way for more crypto investment vehicles.

The U.S. exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has set a new record, with daily trading volume surpassing $600 billion. This milestone exceeds the previous high of $484 billion from 2022, reflecting significant activity and investor engagement in the ETF market. The surge could be tied to various factors, such as heightened market volatility, shifts in investor sentiment, or reactions to economic policies—though specific drivers aren’t detailed in the prompt.

This development follows reports of several institutions, like Insti Holding and HOF Capital, initiating or increasing their crypto positions in recent weeks.

The move signals a