Spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based in the US recently recorded total trading volume that has surpassed $2 trillion. This record has been achieved almost two years after the introduction of these crypto ETFs in January 2024. To back this claim, data from a reliable source noted that the $2 trillion achievement was reached on January 2. In comparison, analysts found that the cumulative trading volume reached an all-time high of approximately $1 trillion, recorded on May 6, 2025. This milestone was achieved about 16 months after the launch of the ETFs. Notably, the surge from $1 trillion to $2 trillion took approximately eight months. This duration is half the time consumed to attain the first trillion. Hence, the situation demonstrates a heightened interest from institutions seeking regulated investments in cryptocurrency-related assets. Crypto ETFs demonstrate outstanding net inflows US-based spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs opened 2026 with strong momentum, recording nearly $646 million in combined net inflows on the first trading day despite uneven sentiment across the wider crypto market. Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $471.3 million in net inflows on Friday, while spot Ether ETFs added $174.5 million, lifting total inflows to $645.8 million, according to data from Farside. The inflow marked the strongest single day for US spot Bitcoin ETFs in 35 trading sessions, the largest since Nov. 11, when the 11 funds collectively drew $524 million. Spot Ether ETFs also logged their biggest one-day inflow in 15 trading days, the highest since Dec. 9, when inflows reached $177.7 million. The current cumulative volume encompasses a broader range of assets. To further clarify this point for better understanding, they mentioned that firms introduced spot ETFs that can effectively track Solana, XRP , Dogecoin, Litecoin, Hedera, and Chainlink shortly after new generic listing standards received the green light from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on September 17, 2025. Following this approval, reports highlighted that the agency decided to reduce approval times from 240 days to 75 days. Meanwhile, among the listed new offerings, XRP-based products secured ranking among the most outperformed, generating about $1.2 billion in net inflows since they began operating on November 13. On the other hand, a review from a reliable source declared that Bitcoin ETFs experienced approximately $21.8 billion in net inflows while other ETFs encountered about $9.8 billion in net inflows. In the case of BlackRock’s IBIT , it was confirmed that the spot bitcoin ETF owns approximately 70% of the market share by volume with more than $66 billion in assets under management (AUM). This finding was noted after its volume share hit a high level of 80% in mid-2025. James Seyffart, an analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, weighed in on the situation. He acknowledged that the authorities have approved several crypto ETF filings. However, Seyffart affirmed that there are at least 126 more of these filings pending approval. Nonetheless, he warned that some may halt their operations if they fail to draw in sufficient steady investments. As the situation becomes more intense, data from SoSoValue claimed that Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs showed significant outcomes at the beginning of the new year on January 2. It is worth noting that this date represented the first trading day of 2026. BlackRock’s IBIT secures the top ranking in net inflows The net inflows of Spot Bitcoin ETFs totaled approximately $471.1 million, with all twelve funds experiencing a surge in positive investments. BlackRock’s IBIT ranks first with $287.4 million. The second on the list was Fidelity’s FBTC, with approximately $88.1 million, followed by Bitwise’s BITB, with about $41.5 million. As of now, the Bitcoin ETF assets amount to approximately $117.0 billion, accounting for 6.53% of Bitcoin’s market capitalization. Meanwhile, Bitcoin is trading at around $90,602.99, reflecting a 0.73% increase in the past 24 hours, according to reports from CoinMarketCap . In the meantime, Spot Ethereum ETFs generated approximately $174.4 million, with Grayscale’s ETHE leading the way at $53.7 million, followed by Grayscale’s Ethereum Mini Trust at $50.0 million, and BlackRock’s ETHA at $47.2 million. Analysts stated that Ethereum’s total assets reached an all-time high of $19.1 billion, equivalent to 5.06% of the cryptocurrency’s market capitalization. Currently, ETH is trading at $3,133.44, representing a 0.16% increase over the past 24 hours. Get seen where it counts. Advertise in Cryptopolitan Research and reach crypto’s sharpest investors and builders.
