Trump Coin ETF Nears Mainstream Trading After DTCC Listing Sparks Investor Excitement

[Ben Graham]

Canary Capital’s Trump Coin ETF (ticker: TRPC) has appeared on the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) platform, a key milestone that typically indicates operational readiness for clearing and settlement.

While that energized traders, it’s not a green light to trade as the SEC must still approve the fund, and analysts broadly expect a decision no earlier than early 2026.

Even so, the listing places TRPC alongside a growing wave of crypto-themed products, most notably 21Shares’ DOGE ETF, that signal rising institutional appetite for meme-coin exposure via regulated wrappers.

Market reaction: liquidity, open interest, and key price levels

The DTCC move coincided with surging volumes on Binance, Bybit, and OKX, plus a 6% rise in open interest to $350.9 million, pointing to fresh positioning across derivatives.

Technically, analyst, Mr. Albert, notes $7.00 has acted as a support zone, with a potential breakout above $7.80–$8.00 opening room toward the psychological $10.00. That path likely hinges on two catalysts: (1) regulatory progress and (2) treasury accumulation.

On the latter, issuer-affiliated Fight Fight Fight LLC has floated plans to raise $200 million–$1 billion to build a token treasury and support market liquidity, an initiative that, if executed, could bolster price stability around inflection points.

The underlying TRUMP token remains volatile, trading near $7.8–$8 and still 90% below its January peak around $75. That backdrop explains the appeal of an ETF structure offering brokerage access, standard settlement, and custody controls, features that larger allocators often require before deploying capital at scale.

Will the SEC Say Yes to the Trump Coin ETF? What to Watch Next

Experts caution that DTCC listing is not an SEC approval. Historically, the Commission has preferred to see robust, regulated futures markets before green-lighting spot products for novel assets.

Until formal guidance arrives, a more incremental route (e.g., diversified funds or alternative structures) may be likelier than a standalone spot ETF going live in the near term.

Key watchpoints:

• Regulatory timeline: Any staff comments, amended filings, or rule-change notices tied to TRPC.
• Market microstructure: Sustained open-interest growth without excessive funding spikes, a sign of healthy, spot-led demand versus frothy leverage.
• Treasury actions: Verified updates on the proposed capital raise and buyback plan.

The DTCC listing thrusts Trump Coin into Wall Street’s workflow, amplifying visibility and lowering operational friction. If $7.80–$8.00 breaks with volume, and regulator and treasury headlines cooperate, bulls will eye $10 next.

Cover image from ChatGPT, TRUMPUSD chart from Tradingview