Are Memecoins the Next Big ETF Play?
Bloomberg’s top ETF analyst Eric Balchunas just dropped a spicy take:
A U.S.-listed Memecoin ETF could launch by 2026.
Yes, an entire ETF of dog coins, Pepe's, American Presidents and degen dreams!
Why?
👉 Active crypto ETFs are expected to kick off in late 2025
👉 Memecoins could be next, with DOGE possibly setting the precedent
👉 SEC under new leadership = more open to digital assets
Quote of the day:
"Really good chance this exists at some point." — @EricBalchunas 🐕🦺
But it won’t be simple, regulatory hurdles still exist. The SEC just punted decisions on XRP, ETH, and BTC ETFs to October 2025.
Still, vibes are bullish: If DOGE gets through, other memecoins could follow. Balchunas suggests the first Memecoin ETF may use creative structures to stay within current rules.
TL;DR:
Memecoins might soon have their own ETF. On Wall Street.
📅 Potential timeline:
▪️Late 2025: Active crypto ETFs arrive
▪️2026: First Memecoin ETF could hit the market
Imagine explaining this to TradFi 3 years ago. 😂
👀 What to Watch This Week:
▪️Will the ETF buzz spark fresh memecoin rotations?
▪️Any surprise SEC signals on pending crypto ETFs?
▪️New Venture Studio projects incoming (keep an eye out👾)
▪️BTC + ETH price action as we head into June