Dogecoin ETF Approval Opens The Floodgates: Shiba Inu And BONK Funds Now On The Horizon
The crypto ETF landscape just got a lot more interesting—and a lot more meme-heavy.
Following Dogecoin's landmark regulatory green light, the race is officially on for the next wave of meme-coin investment products. Institutional doors, once firmly shut, now appear to be creaking open for assets once dismissed as pure internet jokes.
The Shiba Inu Playbook
Analysts are already mapping the path for a potential Shiba Inu ETF. The template is clear: demonstrate enough liquidity, custody solutions, and—critically—a market demand that asset managers can't ignore. The 'Doge effect' has shifted the conversation from 'if' to 'when' for its canine-themed rival.
BONK's Uphill Battle
For newer entrants like Solana-based BONK, the road is steeper. The focus turns to proving sustained trading volume and ecosystem integration beyond a single viral pump. Regulators will scrutinize whether its market structure can withstand the scrutiny that comes with a wrapped, tradable fund.
This isn't just about legitimacy; it's about liquidity on a scale meme coins have never seen. The potential influx could reshape their volatility profiles entirely. Of course, on Wall Street, they'll just call it 'portfolio diversification' while quietly sweating over the briefing memo explaining what a 'floofy dog logo' actually means for shareholder value.
The gates are open. The question is no longer about feasibility, but about which meme coin narrative can convince the suits that internet culture is a viable asset class.
BONK Moves Ahead With A Fully Listed ETP In Europe
Although the early inflows into Dogecoin’s ETF launch have been largely more underwhelming than what most expect, the establishment of an exchange-traded product for the king of meme coins opens up conversations about other meme coins.
BONK is a standout example, taking a decisive step forward with the launch of an exchange-traded product tied to the meme coin on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The debut immediately led to an intraday rally as traders reacted to the token gaining a presence on one of Europe’s most established regulated markets.
SIX is Switzerland’s largest and Europe’s third-largest stock exchange. Therefore, the ETP gives investors access to BONK without having to manage custody themselves, making it far easier for traditional market participants to gain exposure.
This development builds on BONK’s rising activity within the solana ecosystem. Its trading volume and market capitalization have been climbing for weeks, and the ETP adds a form of legitimacy rarely given to meme coins. BONK now joins a very small group of community hype tokens that have crossed into regulated investment territory, giving it a stronger foundation as demand from new classes of investors grows.
The new BONK ETP was issued by Bitcoin Capital, a firm known for launching multiple cryptocurrency ETPs across major European markets. “With the Bonk ETP now listed on SIX Swiss Exchange, investing in Bonk has never been easier. Investors don’t need crypto expertise; they can trade Bonk just like any other stock. We’re making community-driven digital assets accessible to everyone, while meeting high security and regulatory standards,” added Marcel Niederberger, CEO of Bitcoin Capital
Shiba Inu Attracting Institutional Interest
Shiba Inu has not yet secured an exchange-traded product of its own, but the token is steadily carving out its place in the wider fund landscape as major institutions begin weaving it into their early product designs. Even as Shibarium’s activity has cooled in recent weeks, SHIB is still part of broader conversations about regulated exposure.
One of the clearest examples comes from T. Rowe Price, a heavyweight in traditional finance with more than $1.7 trillion in assets under management. The firm recently submitted a filing for an actively managed crypto ETF that lists SHIB among its holdings.
Shiba Inu also appeared in Grayscale’s assessment of cryptocurrencies viewed as structurally viable for future spot-ETF models. These developments indicate that long-term positioning for Shiba Inu is becoming stronger as institutions evaluate which assets fit into their next generation of crypto funds.
