With a Key Amendment, Bitwise’ Dogecoin and Aptos ETFs Closer to SEC Approval

• Bitwise’s amended Dogecoin ETF filing includes in-kind mechanisms, signaling progress
• SEC engagement and 19b-4 filings hint at faster approval for Dogecoin ETFs
• Analysts raise Dogecoin ETF approval odds to 90%, citing market and SEC momentum

Bitwise Asset Management has taken a notable step forward in the race for cryptocurrency ETFs, filing amended S-1 registration statements for its proposed Dogecoin and Aptos spot ETFs. 

The move, which signals active dialogue with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has fueled market optimism that regulatory approval for altcoin ETFs may be much closer than previously expected.

What Do the Amended Filings Reveal?

The updated S-1 filings show that Bitwise has made key structural changes based on feedback from regulators. One of the most important additions is the inclusion of in-kind creations and redemptions for the Dogecoin ETF. This move is significant, as it aligns with features approved in previous spot crypto ETFs, reducing reliance on cash transactions and minimizing market friction.

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