Crypto ETFs Capture Half of Top 20 U.S. New Launches Since 2024
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Since the start of 2024, the U.S. ETF landscape has seen a remarkable shift: 10 of the top 20 newly launched ETFs by inflows are crypto-related, underscoring soaring investor demand for regulated exposure to digital assets
Dominant Crypto Players in ETF Inflows
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) leads by a wide margin, attracting over $57.4 billion in inflows
Close behind is Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) with $12.1 billion, followed by iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) at $9.6 billion, and the YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF (MSTY)—tied to MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin holdings—with $7.2 billion
Beyond these, additional notable entries include:
ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB)
Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Trust (BITB)
Fidelity Ethereum Fund ETF (FETH) — each with over $2.2 billion inflows
At the lower end of the top 20 are Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust (BTC), 2x Ether ETF (ETHU), and Defiance’s 2x Long MSTR ETF (MSTX)—each exceeding $1.5 billion
Ether ETFs See Record Inflows
Spot Ethereum ETFs achieved an unprecedented milestone in July, pulling in $5.4 billion for the month—a new record—while early August witnessed daily inflows hitting $1 billion Cointelegraph+1.
Summary Table
| Category | Notable ETFs & Inflows ($ Bil) |
|---|---|
| Top 4 Crypto ETFs | IBIT (~57.4), FBTC (~12.1), ETHA (~9.6), MSTY (~7.2) |
| Other Key Entries | ARKB, BITB, FETH (~2.2 each) |
| Remaining Top 20 | BTC, ETHU, MSTX (~1.5 each) |
Why This Matters
This trend illustrates the growing mainstream appeal of crypto as institutional and retail investors seek regulated and transparent access to digital assets—moving away from complex derivatives toward straightforward ETF exposure