ETFs for Ethereum and Bitcoin began 2025 lower, but over the past two trading days, they have drawn a total of $1.75 billion.
After the spot funds experienced a $320 million setback at the start of the year, Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs enjoyed a combined inflow of $1.1 billion on Monday, building strong momentum.
Despite beginning the trading year in the red, spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have already brought in a total of $1.75 billion in 2025, following a two-day run of positive inflows, according to CoinGlass statistics.
Following their Wall Street debut, investors poured $38 billion into the products last year, which facilitated financial market participants’ access to the top cryptocurrencies through conventional brokerage accounts in the United States.
Although the introduction of spot Bitcoin ETFs was hailed by experts as a historic triumph, the products are seeing some of their greatest days to date in 2025, almost a year after they were approved.
Just four occasions last year did daily inflows for spot Bitcoin ETFs surpass $900 million. They brought in $907 million on Friday and $978 million on Monday.
Juan Leon, Senior Investment Strategist at Bitwise, ascribed the inflows to President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming return. In preparation of his pro-crypto administration taking office in less than two weeks, Leon informed Decrypt that investors may be allocating to spot crypto ETFs.
“There is a great deal of enthusiasm regarding the [pro-crypto] regulatory agenda that this administration can accomplish,” he stated. “The Trump administration has appointed a number of pro-crypto cabinet members, whether they are from the Treasury or the SEC.”
In contrast to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), which broke record after record last year, inflows have mostly been directed into the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) over the last three trading days.
Since the start of the business year, IBIT has generated $110 million. In the meantime, FBTC has received $763 million, with $370 million in inflows on Monday ranking as its third-best day ever.
IBIT generated about $37 billion in revenue in 2024, despite daily outflows only eight times last year. Outflows of $332 million on Thursday exceeded the sum of all the negative days in the previous year.
After touching $108,000 in December, the asset rose beyond $100,000 for the first time this year as spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced strong inflows on Monday. However, as of this writing on Tuesday, the asset’s price has dropped 5% to slightly under $97,000.
A two-day run of inflows has not been as striking for spot Ethereum ETFs. The class of products has so far brought in $110 million in 2025, including $77.5 million in outflows on Friday.
FAQ
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) allow investors to gain exposure to the performance of these cryptocurrencies without directly purchasing them. They are significant because they provide easier access to crypto markets through traditional brokerage accounts, especially for institutional investors and those hesitant about direct crypto ownership.
In the first two trading days of 2025, Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded inflows of $1.75 billion, including a remarkable $1.1 billion on Monday alone. This reflects renewed interest and strong momentum in the cryptocurrency market.
The inflows are attributed to optimism around pro-crypto policies expected from President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. Investors anticipate a favorable regulatory environment, with key cabinet appointments supporting cryptocurrency innovation and adoption.
The Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) has outperformed competitors in the recent rally, receiving $763 million in inflows over three trading days, including $370 million on Monday, its third-best day ever. In contrast, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) generated $110 million since the year’s start.
Bitcoin prices briefly surpassed $100,000 in early 2025 due to strong ETF inflows but have since dipped slightly to around $97,000. Meanwhile, Ethereum ETFs have had less dramatic inflows, bringing in $110 million despite some outflows on Friday
