Grayscale DOGE ETF Launches on NYSE as First U.S. Spot Dogecoin ETF

The debut of Grayscale’s GDOG marks the first U.S. spot Dogecoin single-token ETF, with modest initial trading activity and a low management fee.

DOGE

Summary

On November 24, Grayscale launched the DOGE ETF (GDOG) on the NYSE, making it the first U.S. spot Dogecoin single-token ETF. Day-one trading recorded $1.41 million in volume and $1.71 million in net assets, with zero net inflows. The ETF charges a 0.19% management fee and operates solely on cash creation and redemption. The trust previously disclosed holdings of over 11 million DOGE tokens valued at around $1.55 million, all secured through Coinbase Custody.

Terms & Concepts
  • Dogecoin Trust ETF: An exchange-traded fund allowing investors to gain exposure to Dogecoin without directly holding the cryptocurrency.
  • Coinbase Custody: A custodial service by Coinbase that securely holds cryptocurrency assets for institutional clients.