A U.S.-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) dedicated solely to memecoins might not be far off.
Bloomberg ETF expert Eric Balchunas believes that as more actively managed crypto ETFs roll out—likely beginning in late 2025—niche products like a memecoin-only fund could follow soon after.
Balchunas responded to a social media discussion by saying there’s a “really good chance” such a product launches within the next two years. He noted that the wild performance swings and limited institutional coverage of memecoins make them suitable candidates for active management rather than passive tracking.
Instead of directly holding the coins, a memecoin ETF could use indirect exposure via other crypto funds structured under existing regulatory laws like the 1940 or 1933 Acts. This would give asset managers more flexibility while staying within compliance boundaries.
Industry analyst Dave Nadig added that current grantor trust rules prevent active management for crypto trusts, which could delay any such ETF unless rules shift. But with Paul Atkins now chairing the SEC and pushing for broader crypto access, that could soon change.
Meanwhile, the SEC continues to postpone decisions on high-profile ETF filings, including those tied to Ethereum staking and assets like XRP, Solana, Litecoin, and Dogecoin. Dogecoin may end up being the first memecoin to seriously test regulatory appetite for such a fund. Balchunas hinted that how the SEC handles its filing could signal what’s next for memecoin ETFs.
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