Crypto ETFs have garnered significant attention and popularity, with asset growth and increasing interest from institutional investors.
Asset Growth Amidst Crypto ETF Popularity
According to the report, assets under management for crypto ETFs have more than doubled in just nine months, exceeding $120 billion by the end of 2024. The ease of accessing crypto through traditional brokerage platforms has played a key role in driving demand, especially among institutions that prefer not to deal with direct custody.
BlackRock's Achievements in Asset Management
BlackRock’s IBIT ETF alone has raked in over $14 billion in 2025 and is nearing 700,000 BTC under management, putting it on track to outpace even legacy equity funds like Vanguard’s VOO in yearly inflows. Altogether, U.S.-listed Bitcoin ETFs now hold over $133 billion—representing about 6% of Bitcoin’s total market cap.
Future of Crypto ETFs and New Launches
S&P expects demand to continue growing, citing the simplicity of ETF trading and the added confidence provided by institutional-grade custodians. The report also hinted at a new wave of crypto ETFs in the pipeline, potentially covering assets like Solana, XRP, Dogecoin, and even meme coins like PENGU. Bloomberg analysts anticipate these altcoin ETFs could launch before the end of the year, further expanding the scope of regulated crypto investment products.
Crypto ETFs continue to gain popularity, attracting the attention of institutional investors due to their accessibility and new opportunities. As the number of new funds increases, the crypto ETF market is expected to grow.
