Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Dominate Inflows as Institutional Demand Holds Firm
Despite a weak finish for digital asset prices, U.S. crypto exchange-traded funds recorded strong investor demand in 2025, drawing more than $31.77 billion in net inflows over the year. The data highlights continued institutional interest even as broader crypto markets softened toward year-end.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs captured the majority of capital, accounting for $21.4 billion in net inflows during 2025. While this figure represents a decline from $35.2 billion in 2024, Bitcoin funds remained the primary gateway for investors seeking regulated crypto exposure.
Among issuers, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) significantly outperformed competitors, recording $24.7 billion in inflows nearly five times more than its closest rival. Excluding IBIT, the remaining spot Bitcoin ETFs collectively posted $3.1 billion in net outflows, underscoring the fund’s market dominance.
Spot Ethereum ETFs also showed notable growth, attracting $9.6 billion, a fourfold increase year over year. This marked the first full trading year for Ether ETFs, which launched mid-2024.
Newly introduced products, including spot Solana ETFs, added $765 million since their October debut, while regulated ETFs tied to Litecoin, XRP, and Solana expanded investor access to major altcoins.
Recent data indicates ETF demand has cooled over the past month, suggesting a more cautious start to 2026. However, regulatory changes are expected to fuel the launch of dozens of new crypto ETFs, though analysts warn that many may struggle to sustain long-term investor interest.
Overall, 2025 reinforced crypto ETFs as a key institutional investment channel, even amid price volatility.
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