Grayscale Seeks SEC Approval for Dogecoin ETF

Grayscale officially filed an S-1 with the SEC on August 15, 2025, aiming to convert its Dogecoin Trust into a spot ETF dubbed GDOG on NYSE Arca.

The conversion indicates rising institutional interest in meme coins, potentially increasing Dogecoin market volatility and reflecting Grayscale’s emphasis on expanding regulated digital assets.

Grayscale Files S-1 for Dogecoin ETF Conversion

Grayscale has filed an S-1 with the SEC to convert its Grayscale Dogecoin Trust to an NYSE-listed ETF. The trust, if approved, will be listed under the ticker GDOG with Coinbase Custody holding Dogecoin.

Grayscale aims to expand its regulated digital asset products. The filing, led by CEO Michael Sonnenshein, represents a move towards institutionalizing meme coins within the ETF market. According to Sonnenshein, “Grayscale is excited to lead the way in expanding access to digital assets through regulated products like the Dogecoin ETF.”

Dogecoin Prices Rise 2%–6% After Grayscale Filing

Following the filing, Dogecoin experienced a 2%–6% rise intraday, signaling market optimism. However, the volatility remains evident, reflecting investor speculation surrounding potential regulatory approval.

The conversion to an ETF structure could increase institutional interest, as seen with prior Bitcoin and Ethereum approvals. Historical trends indicate that asset conversions often lead to significant market volume increases and broader adoption.

Previous ETF Approvals Sparked Market Rallies

Historically, conversions such as Grayscale’s BTC/ETH Trust to ETF resulted in price rallies and increased inflows. Additionally, ProShares Bitcoin ETF’s debut saw massive trading volume but quickly normalized.

Experts from Kanalcoin predict that should the Dogecoin ETF gain approval, it might facilitate broader market access and institutional flows, similar to previous digital asset ETFs. However, the meme token nature of Dogecoin introduces unique market dynamics.