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21Shares Files Spot ONDO ETF, Is 30% Price Surge Coming Soon?

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Debashree Patra and Qadir AK

As crypto legislation gains momentum, investor focus is shifting from meme coins to tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). Seizing the moment, 21Shares has filed a preliminary application with the U.S. SEC for a spot ONDO ETF, signaling a major step in bridging DeFi with traditional finance.

21Shares Files for Spot ONDO ETF: Here’s What It Means

On Tuesday, 21Shares submitted its proposal for the “21Shares Ondo Trust”, a spot ETF designed to track the real-time price of ONDO, the native token of Ondo Finance. The fund will hold ONDO tokens directly and follow the CME CF Ondo Finance-Dollar Reference Rate for pricing.

  • Custodian: Coinbase
  • Structure: Passive investment (no leverage)
  • Creation/Redemption: Cash or in-kind basis

The trust is engineered to offer institutional-grade exposure to a DeFi token without speculative risk, potentially attracting TradFi investors into the growing RWA sector.

Trump-Linked Platform Is Betting on ONDO

World Liberty Financial a DeFi platform reportedly connected to the Trump family, has taken a position in ONDO. As per Nansen data, it acquired $250,000 worth of ONDO tokens in December, currently holding 342,000 ONDO valued at about $383,000.

Yet, this investment remains a small portion (0.2%) of their $208 million portfolio, which is heavily concentrated in stablecoins, Wrapped ETH, and Bitcoin.

Ondo Finance Acquires SEC-Registered Broker to Power RWA Push

Earlier this month, Ondo Finance acquired Oasis Pro, an SEC-registered broker-dealer, FINRA member, and Alternative Trading System (ATS). The move enhances Ondo’s ability to issue and manage tokenized securities, a key pillar in its RWA strategy.

Through Ondo Chain, the project envisions becoming the blockchain backbone for Wall Street, integrating real-world assets into decentralized finance ecosystems.

RWA Market Outlook: Institutions Are Taking Notice

According to RWA.xyz, the value of tokenized real-world assets on-chain has surged 58% in 2025, reaching nearly $25 billion. Ethereum dominates with a 55% market share, mainly through tokenized private credit and U.S. Treasury assets.

As more ETF issuers explore RWA-based products, ONDO’s ETF filing could ride the wave of institutional demand.

ONDO Price Today and Market Sentiment

Following the ETF news, ONDO price rose 2.3% to $1.12, with a market cap of $3.5 billion and 3.1 billion tokens in circulation. Still, ONDO remains down 48% from its all-time high of $2.14 in December.

Key Technical Levels (Ali Martinez, via X):

  • Resistance: $1.15 (previous rejections in March and April)
  • Breakout Level: $1.26
  • Upside Target: $1.50
  • Downside Risk: $0.98–$0.80 zone if momentum weakens

FAQs

What is the 21Shares ONDO ETF?

It’s a proposed spot ETF that will track the price of ONDO tokens via a passive investment trust held by 21Shares.

How High Will ONDO Price Go in 2025?

Analysts see strong resistance at $1.15. A breakout above $1.26 could lead to $1.50, while failure could pull price back to $0.98–$0.80.

Debashree Patra and Qadir AK

Fun-loving and cheerful, a passionate blockchain and crypto writer who knows no boundary…connect if you share the same passion. With 10+ years of writing experience, I am a Crypto Journalist by chance, exploring, and learning all the dynamics of the sci-fi action-filled crypto world. Currently, focusing on cryptocurrency news and price data. With a passion for research and challenging my capabilities, I am slowly getting into the crypto arena to bring new insights every day.

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