New York, NY – September 12, 2026 – In a move that has sent ripples through the altcoin investment community, Bitwise has announced the impending closure and liquidation of its Dogecoin ETF, ticker symbol BWOW. Launched with much fanfare in November 2025, the fund will cease trading on October 14, 2026, with final liquidation expected by October 22, 2026. This development casts a shadow over the prospects of Dogecoin investment, particularly through traditional ETF structures.

BWOW's Brief Run and Reasons for Closure

Bitwise's decision to shutter BWOW, just shy of its first anniversary, comes as a stark reminder of the challenges in bringing altcoin-specific ETFs to market. While Bitwise cited