In brief
- Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs continued generating inflows this year.
- Access broadened to products tracking XRP, Solana, and beyond.
- The SEC focused on listing standards and staking.
This year, exchange-traded funds opened several doors to crypto on Wall Street, as the SEC forged a fresh approach to the products.
Although asset managers had previously fought tooth and nail to offer products tracking Bitcoin and Ethereum’s spot price, many foresaw opportunities in 2025, as the regulatory environment started to shift with President Donald Trump’s return to power in January.
As of Dec. 15, spot Bitcoin ETFs had generated $57.7 billion in net inflows since their historic debut in January 2024, according to Farside Investors. That…
Jan 19 2026
