The Shiba Inu (SHIB) community has demonstrated its growing influence and determination by gathering over 10,000 signatures in a petition urging Grayscale Investments to list a Shiba Inu ETF. This grassroots effort highlights the increasing demand for a regulated and accessible investment vehicle for the popular meme-inspired cryptocurrency.
The petition, hosted on Change.org, addresses Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein directly, highlighting several justifications for a SHIB ETF. Notably, it emphasizes Shiba Inu's rising popularity in the United States, surpassing Ethereum in some metrics, despite the latter already having an approved ETF.
Initiated three months ago, the petition gained significant momentum recently following the excitement surrounding the approval of a Spot Ethereum ETF. This surge in interest led to over 10,500 signatures at the time of writing, with a considerable portion collected within the last 24 hours.
The petition's organizers have now set their sights on reaching 15,000 signatures, but they have yet to receive a response from Grayscale or its CEO. The silence from Grayscale has not deterred the Shiba Inu community, which continues to rally support for the ETF.
The potential listing of a Shiba Inu ETF could have several implications for the cryptocurrency market. It could further legitimize SHIB as an investment asset, attract a wider range of investors, and potentially lead to increased liquidity and price stability.
However, the approval of a SHIB ETF is not guaranteed. Regulatory hurdles and market conditions will play a significant role in determining the outcome of this petition. Nevertheless, the growing support for a Shiba Inu ETF underscores the growing influence of meme-inspired cryptocurrencies and their potential impact on the traditional financial landscape.
June 2024, Cryptoniteuae