Wall Street’s old money just gave the two top-dog meme coins a VIP pass.
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially approved T. Rowe Price’s new actively managed crypto ETF that includes both Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB).
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This marks the inaugural U.S.-listed ETF to offer direct exposure to Shiba Inu coin – a huge milestone for the vibrant community known as the SHIB army.
The Meme Allocation Breakdown
While the ETF is actively managed (meaning they can adjust holdings), the eligible basket includes 15 major assets. According to the filing and analyst estimates:
- Dogecoin (DOGE): Expected to take a meaningful slice, potentially 4–6% of the portfolio in early allocations (it’s one of the higher-weighted meme assets).
- Shiba Inu (SHIB): Likely a smaller but still notable position, estimated around 1–3% initially, making it the first regulated product giving traditional investors easy access to the doge’s wilder cousin.
The fund will hold between 5 to 15 digital assets at any time from a broader list that also includes BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, and others.
Why This Matters For SHIB Army
T. Rowe Price isn’t some small player — they internationally manage over $1.8 trillion in assets. Their decision to include meme coins in a regulated ETF is a massive signal that what used to be dismissed as “internet jokes” is now being taken seriously by traditional finance.
For SHIB holders especially, this is historic. It’s the first time Shiba Inu gets wrapped into a proper Wall Street product, potentially opening the door for mainstream investors who want meme exposure without buying tokens directly.
The SEC just greenlit T. Rowe Price’s meme-coin ETF featuring both DOGE and SHIB. While DOGE is expected to get a bigger slice, SHIB’s inclusion makes this the first official Shiba Inu exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States.
Meme coins just got a little more institutional. The culture is officially leaking into TradFi — and the dogs are leading the way. 🐕
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