Crypto ETFs in 2025: Full List of Approved and Expected Launches (BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP)
What is a crypto ETF?
An ETF (Exchange Traded Fund) allows you to invest in cryptocurrency via traditional brokers — no need to buy tokens directly.
You get exposure to assets like BTC or ETH in the form of a regulated, exchange-traded product.
Approved Crypto ETFs as of 2025:
Bitcoin Spot ETFs
Approved in January 2024. Top funds include:
• iShares Bitcoin Trust (BlackRock)
• Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund
• Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (converted to ETF)
Ethereum Spot ETFs
Approved in July 2024. Key funds:
• iShares Ethereum Trust
• Fidelity Ethereum Fund
Expected ETFs in 2025:
Solana (SOL):
Applications from VanEck, 21Shares, and Grayscale.
Bloomberg estimates a 90% chance of approval this year.
XRP ETF:
18 filings, including Bitwise and Grayscale. Likely approval by end of 2025.
Litecoin (LTC):
Applications submitted by Grayscale and Canary Capital — awaiting SEC decision.
Why does it matter?
Crypto ETFs unlock access for institutional capital: pensions, funds, and banks.
More trust. More demand. More liquidity.
