Dogecoin ETF Launches on NYSE Arca September 2025

The first U.S. Dogecoin ETF, known as $DOJE, is set to debut on NYSE Arca on September 11, 2025. This milestone in meme coin investment is spearheaded by REX Shares, which has previously introduced Solana + Staking ETF ($SSK).

REX Shares, the issuer of the new ETF, has announced it will allow investors to gain exposure to Dogecoin’s performance. Despite its status as a memecoin, $DOJE marks a significant shift in the realm of cryptocurrency financial products.

Meme coin ETF era about to kick off it looks like with $DOJE slated for a Thursday launch, albeit under the 40 Act a la $SSK. There’s a big group of ’33 Act-ers waiting for SEC approval still. Pretty sure this is first-ever US ETF to hold something that has no utility on purpose. — Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF Analyst, Bloomberg

The approval of $DOJE by the SEC under the Investment Company Act of 1940 was quickly followed by a surge in Dogecoin’s price, rising from $0.21 to $0.245. This reflects the expanding interest in meme coins within the investment community.

The launch of the DOGE ETF could drive new institutional and retail investments into Dogecoin. The ETF’s 1.5% expense ratio is noted as higher compared to Bitcoin ETFs, highlighting a premium for its unique offering.

The introduction of $DOJE echoes the launches of Bitcoin spot ETFs, which accrued over $10 billion in inflows within six months. The evolution of ETF products suggests a growing acceptance of alternative digital assets like Dogecoin.

Experts from Kanalcoin indicate potential similarities between $DOJE’s impact and previous altcoin ETFs. Its success could inspire the creation of similar products for memecoins such as SHIB, potentially expanding cryptocurrency investment avenues further.