Dogecoin’s entry into the ETF market has changed the tone of the entire meme-coin sector, possibly opening the door for the likes of Shiba Inu and BONK. What began as a community hype token is now tied to a fully regulated product, and that achievement has pushed attention toward other popular meme coins. BONK and Shiba Inu are now the next names being discussed as institutions explore broader exposure to alternative cryptocurrencies.

BONK Moves Ahead With A Fully Listed ETP In Europe

Although the early inflows into Dogecoin’s ETF launch have been largely more underwhelming than what most expect, the establishment of an exchange-traded product for the king of meme coins opens up conversations about other meme coins. 

BONK is a standout example, taking a decisive step forward with the launch of an exchange-traded product tied to the meme coin on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The debut immediately led to an intraday rally as traders reacted to the token gaining a presence on one of Europe’s most established regulated markets. 

SIX is Switzerland’s largest and Europe’s third-largest stock exchange. Therefore, the ETP gives investors access to BONK without having to manage custody themselves, making it far easier for traditional market participants to gain exposure.

This development builds on BONK’s rising activity within the Solana ecosystem. Its trading volume and market capitalization have been climbing for weeks, and the ETP adds a form of legitimacy rarely given to meme coins. BONK now joins a very small group of community hype tokens that have crossed into regulated investment territory, giving it a stronger foundation as demand from new classes of investors grows.

The new BONK ETP was issued by Bitcoin Capital, a firm known for launching multiple cryptocurrency ETPs across major European markets. “With the Bonk ETP now listed on SIX Swiss Exchange, investing in Bonk has never been easier. Investors don’t need crypto expertise; they can trade Bonk just like any other stock. We’re making community-driven digital assets accessible to everyone, while meeting high security and regulatory standards,” added Marcel Niederberger, CEO of Bitcoin Capital 

Shiba Inu Attracting Institutional Interest

Shiba Inu has not yet secured an exchange-traded product of its own, but the token is steadily carving out its place in the wider fund landscape as major institutions begin weaving it into their early product designs. Even as Shibarium’s activity has cooled in recent weeks, SHIB is still part of broader conversations about regulated exposure.

One of the clearest examples comes from T. Rowe Price, a heavyweight in traditional finance with more than $1.7 trillion in assets under management. The firm recently submitted a filing for an actively managed crypto ETF that lists SHIB among its holdings.

Shiba Inu also appeared in Grayscale’s assessment of cryptocurrencies viewed as structurally viable for future spot-ETF models. These developments indicate that long-term positioning for Shiba Inu is becoming stronger as institutions evaluate which assets fit into their next generation of crypto funds.

• BONK ETP launches on SIX, giving European investors regulated access to the crypto.
• BONK price jumps by 3.5%, outperforming broader crypto amid technical rebound.
• Institutional demand may boost liquidity and tighten the circulating supply.

Swiss crypto ETP provider Bitcoin Capital has launched a regulated exchange-traded product (ETP) for the Solana-based meme coin BONK on Switzerland’s SIX Swiss Exchange.

This marks a major milestone for the memecoin as the ETP helps it to enter one of Europe’s largest and most established financial markets.

Expanding access to meme coins

The BONK ETP provides a bridge between the cryptocurrency community and traditional financial investors.

By creating a regulated vehicle, Bitcoin Capital makes it possible for those unfamiliar with crypto exchanges to participate in the meme coin ecosystem while benefiting from the oversight and credibility that comes with a listed product.

Marcel Niederberger, CEO of Bitcoin Capital and FiCAS AG, highlighted Switzerland’s regulatory framework and the SIX Exchange’s infrastructure as key factors in choosing the venue.

According to Niederberger, the combination of consistent supervision and developed market structures positions Switzerland as an ideal hub for launching digital asset ETPs.

For the broader crypto market, BONK’s ETP represents another step in the gradual institutionalisation of meme coins.

While Dogecoin (DOGE) has dominated the conversation in regulated markets, with ETFs and leveraged products appearing on US exchanges, BONK’s introduction to Europe reflects an appetite for thematic and community-driven digital assets.

Bitcoin Capital anticipates further expansion of regulated products referencing BONK in the coming year, including additional ETPs and structured notes, as European investors increasingly embrace digital assets within conventional investment frameworks.

Regulatory legitimacy for BONK

By bringing BONK to regulated platforms, Bitcoin Capital is opening a new chapter in the evolution of meme coins, demonstrating how niche tokens can gain legitimacy while maintaining a connection to their communities.

Notably, the Swiss crypto ETP provider will lock the underlying BONK tokens in the ETP, tightening the circulating supply and providing a level of certainty for investors often absent in purely digital markets.

This structure is expected to enhance investor confidence and attract capital from institutional desks, which historically account for the majority of inflows in Bitcoin Capital’s products.

By integrating BONK into a regulated environment, the product demonstrates that meme coins can transcend their origins as internet-driven tokens to become credible investment vehicles.

The timing of the launch is particularly noteworthy given the rapid growth of digital asset products across Europe and the United States.

Recent months have seen a surge in memecoin ETFs and structured products, including offerings tied to Dogecoin, highlighting a global trend toward regulated exposure to popular cryptocurrencies.

Following the Bonk ETP launch, the BONK price has jumped 3.5%, outperforming the broader crypto market, which rose around 2.84% today.

At press time, BONK memecoin was trading at $0.0599, and technical signals hint at a possible bullish trend, with BONK’s price reclaiming key moving averages and the RSI exiting oversold territory.

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