In the state of Delaware, US investment fund Canary Capital has officially started the registration process for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the TRUMP cryptocurrency. A new instrument that replicates the price of the Official TRUMP token (TRUMP) may soon debut in the mainstream financial markets as a result of this initiative.
The importance of registration in Delaware
The creation of a fund in Delaware is a key legal step that usually precedes the filing of applications with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Registration indicates the company's serious intentions to take TRUMP to the institutional level.
TRUMP has already established itself in the market as one of the largest memecoins. Its capitalisation is about $1.9 billion, it is in the top 50 cryptocurrencies and ranks sixth among memecoins by market size.
Following the news of the ETF registration, TRUMP's rate has risen by about 10 per cent. This indicates strong investor interest in the project, both retail and institutional.
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A memecoin-based ETF would allow investors to gain exposure to the asset without having to directly own the tokens, manage crypto wallets or store private keys. This would make it much easier for those unprepared for the technical complexities of the crypto world to participate in the market.
From a regulatory perspective, memecoins are often considered collectible assets rather than securities. This could simplify the process of approval of the ETF, but the SEC will still assess the risks to investors, custody and security of the funds.
Competition in the segment of ETFs on memecoins
Canary Capital is not the only player seeking to launch such a product. Other companies have already submitted applications, and the market is already discussing plans to create funds linked to other popular memecoins. This creates competition and pushes market participants to accelerate the development of such instruments.
Fund form and structure
According to analysts, Canary Capital would probably choose a fund model based on the Securities Act of 1933, which is less strictly regulated than the classic Investment Company Act of 1940 structure. This will allow the product to be brought to market more quickly, but will also require special attention to risk management.
Despite their growing popularity, memecoins continue to be extremely volatile assets. They have no fundamental value and are often subject to speculation. This can lead to large price fluctuations and increasing risks for ETF holders.
There is also a risk of an excess of speculative instruments, which could adversely affect the reputation of the ETF segment as a whole.
The launch of the TRUMP memecoin ETF by Canary Capital is a move that could change the perception of memecoins in traditional markets. If the product were to be approved by regulators, it would become a bridge between hype digital assets and institutional capital.
However, despite the optimism, there are still many steps to be taken: SEC approval, infrastructure testing, and the development of investor protection mechanisms. In the meantime, the race for the top spot in the memecoin ETF segment is only just beginning, and interest in TRUMP continues to grow.