Faster Growth Highlights Rapid Maturation of the Crypto ETF Market
US-listed spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds reached a major milestone at the start of 2026, with cumulative trading volume surpassing $2 trillion. The pace of growth is accelerating, underscoring rising institutional adoption of regulated crypto investment products.
Trading Volume Doubles in Half the Time
Spot crypto ETFs crossed the $2 trillion cumulative volume mark on January 2, less than two years after their initial launch in January 2024. Notably, it took roughly 16 months to reach the first $1 trillion, but only eight additional months to double that figure, signaling a sharp increase in trading activity and liquidity.
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Drive Market Share
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs remain the backbone of the market. During 2025, Bitcoin ETFs recorded approximately $21.8 billion in net inflows, while Ethereum ETFs attracted around $9.8 billion. One Bitcoin ETF alone commands about 70% of total trading volume, highlighting strong concentration among leading issuers.
The trading volume surge also reflects a broader product lineup. New spot ETFs tracking assets such as Solana, XRP, Dogecoin, Litecoin, Hedera, and Chainlink entered the market after streamlined regulatory approvals. XRP-based ETFs have led the new cohort, drawing over $1.2 billion in net inflows since launch.
Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs opened 2026 with $645.6 million in combined net inflows on the first trading day, reversing late-2025 outflows and reinforcing expectations that institutional participation will continue to deepen throughout the year.
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