Franklin Templeton Expands Crypto ETF to Include Dogecoin, XRP, Solana as Altcoin Institutionalization Accelerates
Franklin Templeton’s Crypto Index ETF now incorporates Dogecoin, XRP, and Solana alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum, signaling institutional demand for diversified crypto exposure. The move follows its spot XRP ETF (XRPZ) launch, effectively packaging meme coins, payment tokens, and DeFi infrastructure into regulated products.
Volatility is migrating to experimental altcoins like PEPENODE, which raised $2.19M in presale with a claimed 519% ROI potential by 2026. The mine-to-earn meme coin exemplifies how niche narratives emerge as blue-chip tokens become institutionalized.
Notable inclusions like chainlink and Stellar suggest ETF designers are targeting cross-border payments and oracle infrastructure alongside cultural phenomena like Dogecoin.