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- Bitwise launches BWOW, offering regulated Dogecoin exposure on the NYSE.
- Dogecoin ETF debuts amid rising altcoin demand and strong market inflows.
- BWOW joins growing lineup of XRP, Solana, and DOGE-focused investment products.
Bitwise Asset Management has launched the Bitwise Dogecoin ETF as demand for altcoin exposure rises across the market. The fund will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker BWOW starting November 26, 2025.
The product offers regulated access to a token that began as a joke but grew into one of the most followed assets in the crypto sector. The launch broadens investment options beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley said the ETF was created in response to long-standing requests from Dogecoin holders. He noted that Dogecoin became an icon of the crypto movement despite its humorous origin.
He said the coin does not claim to transform financial markets or rely on deep fundamentals. Instead, it reflects a community-driven belief that people should invest as they choose.
Horsley said that millions of holders have been looking for an exchange-traded product for years. BWOW seeks to provide that access in a regulated form. He recognized the excitement caused by the token but warned that investors need to be aware of the risks associated with it.
Bitwise Highlights BWOW Risks and Dogecoin’s Market Position
Bitwise warned that BWOW is a non-1940 Act product and does not provide the same protections as traditional ETFs. This structure exposes investors to high volatility and to the risk of losing all invested capital. The firm also reiterated that BWOW does not represent direct ownership of DOGE.
Dogecoin is still a major asset in the digital currency market, even though it started as a meme. It is the seventh-largest cryptocurrency with a market cap of around $22 billion. The token has around $1 billion worth of trading volume per day across centralized exchanges. It has lasted since 2013 and has outlasted many altcoins that faded away within months of being launched.
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The ETF has a 0.34% management fee, but Bitwise will waive the fee for the first month on the initial $500 million of assets. The firm manages over $15 billion in over 30 crypto investment products. It said the introduction of BWOW reflects a larger trend as investors diversify into altcoins with more conviction.
Rising Altcoin ETF Activity Signals Expanding Investor Demand
The Dogecoin ETF launches into the market amidst a spree of new altcoins. Issuers recently released products linked through Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin. More XRP and Dogecoin ETFs are set to launch next week.
The Canary Capital XP RRP ETF had $58 million in net inflows, which makes it the strongest ETF launch of the year. It slightly outpaced the Bitwise Solana Staking ETF, which launched with $57 million.
BSOL has now become one of the standouts in 2025. It has amassed over $660 million in assets in three weeks and has not had a single day of outflows. The performance of the product shows continued demand for diversified exposure to crypto.
The New York Stock Exchange has approved the listing of two ETFs under Grayscale, XRP and Dogecoin. NYSE Arca has certified both products under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The funds will start trading on Monday, adding another regulated option for investors of altcoins.
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