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(Originally posted on : Litecoin News, Latest Stories & Analysis | Invezz )<\/b>
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The era of altcoin ETFs officially began on October 28 with Litecoin, Hedera, and Solana exchange-traded funds.<\/p>\n

These financial products have witnessed impressive appetite as they outperform leading Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. <\/p>\n

For instance, Solana\u2019s exchange-traded funds have seen positive flows since their launch.<\/p>\n

Now, we\u2019re talking about meme token ETFs. <\/p>\n

They are crucial as they introduce institutional-grade utility into cryptocurrencies that rely on hype. <\/p>\n

Grayscale\u2019s GDOG went live<\/a> early this week, on Monday, and has likely experienced significant demand.<\/p>\n

Within two days, Bitwise adds to the momentum with an announcement of the Bitwise Dogecoin ETF, set to start trading on November 26, 2025, according to today\u2019s press release. <\/p>\n

The asset manager emphasized that community demand prompted the move, stating:<\/p>\n

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We weren\u2019t expecting to launch this product, but the DOGE community requested, nay demanded, this.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Introducing the Bitwise Dogecoin ETF. <\/span>$BWOW<\/a> starts trading tomorrow.<\/p>\n

We weren\u2019t expecting to launch this product, but the <\/span>$DOGE<\/a> community requested, nay demanded, this.<\/p>\n

Dogecoin is:
\n\u2013 Seventh-largest crypto asset by market weight (as of 11\/25\/25)
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That means the BWOW launch isn\u2019t coming after a long-term corporate plan. <\/p>\n

Instead, growing and persistent demand from the Dogecoin community fueled the ETF\u2019s debut.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley highlighted Dogecoin\u2019s unlikely growth in the financial space. <\/p>\n

The crypto began as a joke, and is now materializing into a legitimate financial product. <\/p>\n

Indeed, the DOGE team didn\u2019t build a revolutionary instrument with a robust utility narrative.<\/p>\n

Dogecoin introduced a light-hearted dog to indicate that crypto should be free for all to participate and experiment.<\/p>\n

The altcoin rose against all odds, maintaining its market value and cultural relevance for nearly 13 years. <\/p>\n

Now, the DOGE \u201ccommunity that numbers in the millions\u201d is demanding exposure to the meme token in an exchange-traded product model. <\/p>\n

Horsley said<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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Bitwise is launching BWOW because many DOGE holders, a community that numbers in the millions, want the benefit that comes from getting exposure to crypto in an ETP format, and we believe they should have it.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Dogecoin\u2019s rise into a respected financial product<\/h2>\n


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Despite its somewhat controversial origins, DOGE has grown into a noticeable asset. <\/p>\n

Dogecoin is the 9th largest digital token, boasting a market cap of $22.87 billion (CoinMarketCap data).<\/p>\n

Moreover, the $1 billion in daily traded volume signals massive trader interest in the original meme coin.<\/p>\n

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The Bitwise Dogecoin ETF starts trading on the New York Stock Exchange today. <\/p>\n

Notably, early adopters will enjoy zero fees for a month before the company shifts to a 0.34% management fee. The announcement clarified:<\/p>\n

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The Bitwise Dogecoin ETF will trade on NYSE starting November 26, 2025, under the ticker BWOW. <\/p>\n

The management fee will be 0.34%, with the fee set at 0% for the first month on the first $500 million in assets.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

DOGE is trading at $0.1504 after shedding more than 5% of its value over the past week, influenced by broader market weakness. \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n