One of the seminal moments in the history of the ETF industry occurred last year. That was when spot bitcoin ETFs were approved for launch and subsequently debuted. They provided advisors and investors with a new, efficient avenue for accessing the largest crypto.
Products such as the CoinShares Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund (BRRR ) have broadened access to bitcoin. These products have ushered in a new wave of investment adoption. They simultaneously paved the way for launches of ETFs linked to other cryptocurrencies. Not surprisingly, the U.S. is a leader on the cryptocurrency ETF. That’s highlighted by Trackinsight’s 2025 Global ETF Survey.
“The U.S. firmly established itself as the global leader in crypto ETFs in early 2025 following the landmark launch of spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs,” according to the study. “Investor demand surged, driving total U.S. crypto ETF assets to $108 billion by February and pushing cumulative net inflows to $85 billion. The market now includes 55 products: 30 Bitcoin ETFs ($100B AUM), 19 Ether ETFs ($9B), and several blended offerings.”
BRRR has been a participant in and a driver of the bitcoin ETF growth spurt. That’s highlighted by its $632.5 million in assets under management. And that’s an impressive start for a fund with an inception date of January 2024.
BRRR, Crypto ETFs Find Receptive Audience
Spot bitcoin ETFs such as BRRR have made it easier for advisors to deploy bitcoin within client portfolios. That’s because prior to the bitcoin/ETF marriage, many custodial platforms didn’t allow for direct ownership of crypto. That’s one indication BRRR and friends were at the right place at the right time. But there’s more to the story. That includes the variety of reasons market participants embrace crypto ETFs.
“Crypto ETFs remain a satellite allocation for most, as caution persists,” added Trackinsight. “Long-term conviction and diversification are the main reasons investors consider crypto ETFs, with some also influenced by short-term opportunities, client demand, or USD hedging.”
Potentially boding well for BRRR’s growth trajectory is the point that, according to the survey, a majority of current crypto ETF users plan to boost those holdings. And those reasons include the obvious, such as using ETFs like BRRR to bet on bitcoin upside.
Roughly two-thirds of those polled by Trackinsight said they like crypto ETFs because the products remove the need for private keys and wallets. And more than half like knowing that ETFs are regulated. That’s something that’s not the case with direct ownership of digital currencies. Other investors told the research firm they embrace ETFs like BRRR for tax efficiencies and knowing that trusted managers are behind these funds.
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