REX-Osprey’s Dogecoin ETF (DOJE) and XRP ETF (XRPR) begin buying and selling on Sept. 18, in keeping with data shared on Sept. 15.
Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas confirmed DOJE begins buying and selling on Sept. 18, noting that the TRUMP, BONK, and Bitcoin funds lack confirmed buying and selling dates.
On the identical day, REX Shares confirmed that the XRPR launch is scheduled for this week.
RIC construction
The REX-Osprey ETFs make use of a registered funding firm (RIC) framework that distinguishes them from conventional spot crypto ETFs and their very own Solana ETF’s unique method.
Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart defined that this construction supplies operational flexibility whereas assembly regulatory necessities.
The RIC framework permits funds to carry spot crypto belongings primarily whereas sustaining spinoff utilization capabilities and ETF funding choices when market situations demand flexibility.
This method operates inside established funding firm rules moderately than company tax buildings utilized by Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs.
The construction affords completely different tax remedy, operational necessities, and regulatory oversight in comparison with C-corporations.
These variations have an effect on investor return distribution strategies whereas offering a center path between pure spot publicity and full structural innovation.
Solana ETF
REX-Osprey beforehand launched the Solana ETF (SSK) as a C-corporation earlier than changing buildings, demonstrating the crew’s willingness to adapt regulatory approaches.
The Dogecoin ETF skilled delays from its unique Sept. 12 anticipated debut, with Balchunas predicting the mid-week launch materialized.
The funds be a part of the crypto ETF panorama because the Securities and Change Fee (SEC) authorised 5 REX-Osprey ETFs regardless of structural variations from current merchandise.
Concerning customary crypto ETF functions, Seyffart famous that over 90 filings are awaiting a call from the SEC. The primary batch of approvals would possibly occur in October, as a number of the altcoin filings face their remaining deadline subsequent month.
Nevertheless, the SEC would possibly delay the launch regardless of giving regulatory approval, because it lately did with multi-asset funds from Grayscale and Bitwise.
Based on the Bloomberg analysts, the reason being that the regulator is ending a framework to fast-track crypto ETF approvals, and needs to permit their buying and selling after its conclusion.
Nonetheless, the REX-Osprey launches increase crypto ETF choices past Bitcoin and Ethereum for now, providing publicity to different altcoins.
