Dogecoin Could Outperform Shiba Inu in 2025 With ETF Push

Dogecoin (DOGE) may soon gain an advantage over Shiba Inu (SHIB) as U.S. regulators review several exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications tied to the cryptocurrency. If approved, these ETFs would make Dogecoin available through mainstream brokerages and retirement accounts — an option Shiba Inu currently lacks. This potential access to a wider pool of investors could drive stronger demand for Dogecoin in 2025.

ETF Filings Put Dogecoin Ahead

Dogecoin could soon benefit from the launch of an ETF in the United States. On Sept. 8, Rex-Osprey was reported to be preparing a derivatives-based Dogecoin ETF that could list within days. While it won’t track the coin’s spot price directly, it offers investors an easier way to gain exposure through traditional brokerages and retirement accounts.

At the same time, Dogecoin has multiple spot ETF applications under review at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Bitwise updated its filing in June, and 21Shares submitted paperwork in April. These applications show that major asset managers are actively pushing for broader access to Dogecoin, which could generate significant inflows if approved.

By contrast, Shiba Inu has no comparable ETF filings from mainstream asset managers, leaving it at a disadvantage in terms of distribution and investor access.

Lessons from Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

The crypto industry has already shown how ETFs can reshape demand. Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted nearly $37 billion in inflows in their first year, proving that institutional and retail investors are willing to commit serious capital once access is simplified.

Ethereum ETFs grew more slowly but still demonstrated that regulatory approval can create a steady channel for new investment. Dogecoin ETFs are unlikely to match Bitcoin or Ethereum in scale, but even modest inflows could give it a relative advantage over Shiba Inu in 2025.

Structural Edge Over Shiba Inu

If Dogecoin secures ETF approval, it would gain a distribution channel that Shiba Inu does not have. Access through brokerages and retirement accounts makes it easier for a wider pool of investors to participate. That edge could tilt performance in Dogecoin’s favor over the next year.

Efforts are also under way in the U.S. to establish broader standards for crypto ETF listings, which could streamline future approvals. If Dogecoin gains the first-mover position, it may continue attracting new inflows while Shiba Inu struggles to catch up.

Not a Long-Term Investment Case

Despite this short-term advantage, Dogecoin still lacks the fundamentals of a long-term asset. It produces no cash flows, relies heavily on sentiment, and has limited utility beyond speculation. Shiba Inu faces the same issues, with the added problem of not having ETF access.

Dogecoin’s larger market capitalization also cuts both ways: while it makes ETF inflows easier to absorb, it also means more capital is required to move the price meaningfully.

If the SEC approves even one of the pending Dogecoin ETFs, it would give the coin a clear advantage over Shiba Inu by opening the door to retirement funds, brokerage accounts, and large-scale capital flows. That pipeline of mainstream access does not exist for Shiba Inu, which makes 2025 a year where Dogecoin is more likely to attract new money and outperform its rival.

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