Memecoin ETFs on the Horizon: Analysts Predict a Wild Ride Ahead

The buzz around memecoin ETFs is getting louder, and investors are all ears. Everyone's talking about when these bad boys might hit the market, and the experts are spilling the tea on why it could happen sooner than you think.

Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas is stoked about the potential launch of a memecoin ETF. He dropped his thoughts on X, firing back at a post that hinted a memecoin ETF could be the next big thing.

Balchunas laid it out: the crypto ETF scene is gearing up for a flood of actively managed funds by the end of 2025, and right after that, we're looking at a full-on memecoin party in 2026.

"Really good chance this exists at some point. First we’ll get a slew of active crypto ETFs (eta Winter 2025). Active meme coin-only likely 2026 tho. The return dispersion (and lack of sell side coverage) ripe for active. Could produce next star manager. Who knows."

He's all in on memecoins being prime for active management. Sure, they're wild and don't always make sense, but that's exactly what makes them a goldmine for those who know how to play the game.

On the regulatory front, Balchunas dropped the truth bomb: the fate of memecoin ETFs is hanging on the SEC's every move. He said the agency's call on the Dogecoin ETF filings will set the tone, and if these funds can play nice with existing rules like the 1933 Act, getting the green light might be a breeze.

His comments are putting the spotlight back on the SEC's long-awaited response to the OG memecoin.

Doge ETF Approval Stalls

In the last few months, the SEC has been swamped with applications for Dogecoin ETFs. Bitwise Asset Management kicked things off in January, and then 21Shares, Grayscale, and Rex Shares jumped on the bandwagon.

But the SEC's dragging its feet, and the approval process is stuck in the mud. The delays have killed the market's hopes for a green light this year, with Polymarket data now showing just a 44% chance. That's a major drop from the 70%+ they had before, and it's got investors and market watchers biting their nails.

The memecoin drama is a big roadblock to ETF approval, no doubt about it. But with the rules constantly changing and the memecoin world exploding to a $60 billion market cap, the optimists are still betting these ETFs could make it big.