US Crypto Act Puts Dogecoin on Par with Bitcoin - Is a DOGE Explosion Imminent?
Washington just handed Dogecoin the regulatory keys to the kingdom. The newly minted US Crypto Act classifies DOGE alongside Bitcoin as a commodity—not a security—tearing down a major barrier to institutional adoption. Forget the meme origins; this legislative move treats Elon Musk's favorite cryptocurrency with the same seriousness as the original digital gold.
The Regulatory Green Light
This isn't just paperwork. By placing Dogecoin under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's purview instead of the SEC's, the Act effectively bypasses the securities law gauntlet that strangles so many altcoins. It creates a clear, compliant runway for DOGE-based ETFs, futures, and retirement fund allocations—the very fuel that propelled Bitcoin's last bull run.
Market Mechanics Primed to Shift
Watch the liquidity floodgates. Major exchanges and custodians, once hesitant, can now list and hold DOGE without legal ambiguity. Traditional finance desks, always hunting for the next asymmetric bet, now have a regulatory map for the asset. The timing couldn't be more provocative, hitting as institutional crypto portfolios diversify beyond the blue-chip duo of Bitcoin and Ethereum.
A cynical observer might note that Congress finally understands an asset class just in time for the next bubble—classic finance catching up to the parade after it's already halfway down the street. But for Dogecoin holders, the joke's on the skeptics. The legislative hurdle is cleared. The question isn't if capital will flow in, but how fast, and how high the memes will fly.
NEW: Here’s an interesting section giving some tokens classification as non-ancillary assets based on their inclusion in exchange-traded products as of January 1, 2026.It says that if a token is the main asset of an ETF listed on a national securities exchange and registered… https://t.co/zYJzn44P4k pic.twitter.com/3CiGMeEW9G — Eleanor Terrett (@EleanorTerrett) January 13, 2026
Will Dogecoin Rally If The Crypto Act Is Passed?
Dogecoin (DOGE) saw the launch of its first spot ETF in 2025. The debut marked the first instance of a memecoin having an ETF in the US. While the MOVE was bullish in nature, DOGE’s price did not see much positive action, given the larger bearish market tone. However, things could change for DOGE over the coming weeks.
If the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act is passed into law, dogecoin (DOGE) would be on the same page as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Both BTC and ETH hit new all-time highs in 2025 after increased ETF inflows. A similar pattern could emerge for DOGE as well. Moreover, Dogecoin (DOGE) is one of the most popular cryptocurrencies in the market. Even people unfamiliar with cryptocurrencies recognize DOGE, which could add to its possible price rally.
Dogecoin (DOGE) seems to be following Bitcoin’s (BTC) current trajectory. BTC has struggled to gain momentum over the last few months, apart from a sporadic rally earlier this year. Despite the current market scenario, many anticipate BTC to hit a new all-time high this year. Bernstein predicts bitcoin (BTC) will breach the $150,000 mark in 2026. BTC hitting a new peak could trigger a big rally for Dogecoin (DOGE) as well.
