Bitwise has filed an 8(a) form for its Spot Dogecoin ETF, marking a key milestone for the meme coin’s entry into regulated markets.
The filing, submitted to U.S. securities exchanges, will automatically take effect in 20 days unless the SEC intervenes. This move indicates Bitwise’s intent to fast-track DOGE’s listing, according to Bloomberg Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas.
The development follows rising institutional interest in meme assets as the ETF sector broadens.
The 8(a) form acts as an automatic effectiveness application, allowing exchanges to list an ETF if the SEC takes no action. This means the Spot Dogecoin ETF could go live within three weeks, aligning with Bitwise’s recent pattern of expedited filings. Balchunas stated that the firm’s 8(a) move shows intent to proceed quickly, barring regulatory intervention.
Bitwise has built a reputation for leading the ETF race with timely filings and strong compliance strategies. Its decision to pursue a Dogecoin product underscores the growing market for meme-based assets within institutional portfolios.
According to regulatory trackers, this marks one of the first attempts to list a DOGE-focused ETF under automatic approval conditions.
If the SEC refrains from objecting, the ETF could become one of the few meme coin-based funds in the United States. Analysts suggest this would expand investor access to DOGE and potentially strengthen its legitimacy within the broader crypto landscape.
The coming 20-day period will determine whether the fund proceeds smoothly or faces further scrutiny.
While the ETF filing builds momentum, DOGE’s price remains range-bound with notable volatility.
Data from CoinGecko shows the token trading at $0.1659 with $1.82 billion in 24-hour volume. DOGE has gained 1.16% in the past day but remains 10.68% lower over the last week.
Technical analyst NekoZ observed a large symmetrical triangle forming on the weekly chart, nearing its apex.
The current position sits near the lower boundary, typically a strong bounce zone. A confirmed breakout above the upper trendline could send prices toward $0.35, suggesting a potential new impulse phase.
Market participants are monitoring these levels closely as the ETF narrative unfolds. Historically, ETF milestones have influenced sentiment and price behavior across major cryptocurrencies.
If DOGE maintains support, the regulatory progress and technical setup could reshape its short-term trading direction.
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