In 2024, the landscape of crypto-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has seen significant developments. The eight largest funds launched this year, which include Bitcoin, Ethereum, and MicroStrategy ETFs, have outperformed a staggering 740 ETFs that debuted in the same timeframe.
Leading the Charge
The standout performer is BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, which achieved over $37 billion in positive net flows within its first year, marking it as the best ETF debut in history. Currently, it boasts nearly $53 billion in assets under management (AUM).
Following closely is Fidelity’s spot Bitcoin ETF, FBTC, with $12.2 billion in inflows, while BlackRock’s spot Ethereum ETF, ETHA, secured third place with $3.5 billion.
A Clear Discrepancy
This data highlights a stark contrast between Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, with the largest Ethereum fund's inflows being 11 times lower than its Bitcoin counterpart.
The list also features:
- ARK and 21Shares’ ARKB: $2.6 billion
- Bitwise’s BITB: $2.2 billion
- YieldMax’s MSTY (MicroStrategy-related): nearly $1.8 billion
- Fidelity’s FETH (second Ethereum ETF): just over $1.5 billion
- Defiance’s MSTX (second MicroStrategy ETF): $1.4 billion inflows.
Future Projections
Analysts express optimism regarding the future of crypto ETFs in the U.S., with Bitwise estimating that Bitcoin ETFs alone could attract $35 billion in inflows next year, pushing cumulative totals past $70 billion in less than two years. Bloomberg analysts anticipate a wave of new crypto-related ETFs next year, and regulatory conditions are expected to improve, paving the way for a potential Solana ETF by 2025.
Recent data indicates that U.S.-traded spot Bitcoin ETFs garnered $12.1 billion in inflows from November 6 to December 27, accounting for 34% of their total yearly flows. Spot Ethereum ETFs also saw a resurgence with $3.2 billion in inflows during the same period, reversing previous negative trends.
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