Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Record $37B Inflows in First Year, Paving the Way for Crypto Expansion

The debut of spot Bitcoin ETFs has reshaped crypto investing, driving Bitcoin to record highs and spurring new product filings under a more crypto-friendly U.S. administration.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs amassed $37 billion in net inflows during their first year, with total assets under management now exceeding $109 billion.
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust became the largest Bitcoin fund globally, managing $53 billion and marking the most successful ETF launch in history by inflow metrics.
Bitcoin's price surged to over $100,000 in 2024, supported by ETF demand, a halving event, and optimism around crypto-friendly policies under the incoming Trump administration.
The success of Bitcoin ETFs has led to the approval of spot Ethereum ETFs and spurred filings for other crypto ETFs, including Solana and XRP, though regulatory approval is pending.
Recent market fluctuations, including a $580 million single-day withdrawal, highlight the volatility of Bitcoin ETFs as investors reassess risk exposure.