The highly anticipated launch of the spot Dogecoin ETF by US asset managers RexShares and Osprey Funds has been postponed from its original September 11-12 timeline. Bloomberg ETF analysts Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart confirmed the delay through their X accounts, indicating regulatory reviews necessitated the shift.
The new expected launch date is now September 18, 2025, specifically targeting Thursday of next week. This development follows earlier expectations that Dogecoin would join Bitcoin and Ethereum in receiving spot ETF approval from the SEC, with analysts previously pointing to September and October as potential approval windows.
Market observers anticipate significant volatility surrounding the ETF launch, drawing parallels to previous crypto ETF launches for Bitcoin and Ethereum that typically resulted in initial price surges followed by retracements. John Smith, Chief Analyst at REX Shares, commented: "The DOGE spot ETF marks a revolutionary moment for retail and institutional investors alike, granting unprecedented access to an otherwise speculative asset."
The ETF's approval is expected to introduce major liquidity shifts and potentially affect correlated assets including Bitcoin and Ethereum, depending on institutional investment trends and market sentiment.