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Swiss asset manager 21Shares has openly endorsed Dogecoin, stating that the cryptocurrency has developed a long way from its origins as an online meme. The company cited Dogecoin’s whopping 130,000% price appreciation over the last decade as evidence of its longevity within the turbulent crypto space.
Meme Currency Sees Serious Growth
What began as an online joke in 2013 has become what 21Shares refers to as a “movement” in the crypto space. Dogecoin’s performance, the asset manager says, speaks for itself. The coin has recorded an annual growth rate of 125% since its inception, making it the best performer among the market’s top 25 largest cryptocurrencies by market cap.
The growth is not just in value. User adoption has nearly doubled in recent years, with wallet addresses rising from 44 million to 84 million in four years. Such rapid growth shows that more people are holding and using the cryptocurrency despite its lighthearted origin.
Dogecoin isn’t just a meme—it’s a movement.
With 130,000%+ returns, a $30B market cap, and 84M+ wallets, DOGE is rewriting what value means in the digital age.
Explore how culture, community, and memes drive this phenomenon. Read the full blog → https://t.co/wNFYdM2pjS pic.twitter.com/ojfYEkVCwQ
— 21Shares (@21Shares) April 10, 2025
ETF Filing Marks Major Step For Dogecoin
The Swiss company recently submitted an S-1 form to the US Securities and Exchange Commission for a Dogecoin ETF. The filing is a significant step forward for cryptocurrency, which began life as a prank. If accepted, the ETF would allow ordinary investors to own exposure to Dogecoin without buying or owning the cryptocurrency itself.
According to regulatory filings, the new fund would be commodity-based, providing an alternative method of bringing Dogecoin into portfolios using traditional investment vehicles.
21Shares Announces Partnership With Dogecoin Foundation
21Shares also announced that it has partnered with the House of Doge, the official business entity of the Dogecoin Foundation. From reports, the partnership is said to further entrench Dogecoin with conventional financial systems.
The alliance brings a new legitimacy to the currency, with traditional financial institutions now viewing it as a legitimate asset class and not merely an internet fad. Institutional support may entice more risk-averse investors who shunned the meme-coin in the past.
New Exchange-Traded Product Launches With Physical Backing
In a further demonstration of its dedication to Dogecoin, 21Shares has introduced an exchange-traded product fully supported by the Dogecoin Foundation. This investment product will be collateralized by real Dogecoin in a 1:1 ratio, such that every share equates to holding real cryptocurrency in cold storage.
The firm will charge a management fee of 0.25% for this product, which is fairly competitive against peer cryptocurrency investment products. This physical backing model provides investors with confidence that their investment holds a real-world basis in the form of coins and not synthetic derivatives.
Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn.
Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling paved the way for a successful stint as an editor at a data engineering firm, where his first-month essay win funded a months-long supply of doggie and kitty treats – a testament to his dedication to his furry companions (more on that later).
Christian then roamed the world of journalism, working at newspapers in Canada and even South Korea. He finally settled down at a local news giant in his hometown in the Philippines for a decade, becoming a total news junkie. But then, something new caught his eye: cryptocurrency. It was like a treasure hunt mixed with storytelling – right up his alley!
So, he landed a killer gig at NewsBTC, where he’s one of the go-to guys for all things crypto. He breaks down this confusing stuff into bite-sized pieces, making it easy for anyone to understand (he salutes his management team for teaching him this skill).
Think Christian’s all work and no play? Not a chance! When he’s not at his computer, you’ll find him indulging his passion for motorbikes. A true gearhead, Christian loves tinkering with his bike and savoring the joy of the open road on his 320-cc Yamaha R3. Once a speed demon who hit 120mph (a feat he vowed never to repeat), he now prefers leisurely rides along the coast, enjoying the wind in his thinning hair.
Speaking of chill, Christian’s got a crew of furry friends waiting for him at home. Two cats and a dog. He swears cats are way smarter than dogs (sorry, Grizzly), but he adores them all anyway. Apparently, watching his pets just chillin’ helps him analyze and write meticulously formatted articles even better.
Here’s the thing about this guy: He works a lot, but he keeps himself fueled by enough coffee to make it through the day – and some seriously delicious (Filipino) food. He says a delectable meal is the secret ingredient to a killer article. And after a long day of crypto crusading, he unwinds with some rum (mixed with milk) while watching slapstick movies.
Looking ahead, Christian sees a bright future with NewsBTC. He says he sees himself privileged to be part of an awesome organization, sharing his expertise and passion with a community he values, and fellow editors – and bosses – he deeply respects.
So, the next time you tread into the world of cryptocurrency, remember the man behind the words – the crypto crusader, the grease monkey, and the feline philosopher, all rolled into one.
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