Crypto ETPs See $17.8 Billion Inflow in 2025 First Half, Bitcoin Dominates with 84%

Cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) experienced a significant inflow of $17.8 billion in the first half of the year, marking a slight decrease of 2.7% compared to the $18.3 billion recorded during the same period last year. This inflow highlights the continued interest and investment in digital assets despite market fluctuations.

Bitcoin ETPs dominated the market, accounting for nearly 84% of the total crypto ETP inflow year-to-date. These ETPs attracted $14.9 billion since the start of the year, with a notable $2.2 billion inflow recorded during the last week of June alone. Bitcoin's dominance is unsurprising given its status as the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization, attracting both retail and institutional investors.

Ether ETPs, however, showed remarkable performance, securing the second position in terms of inflow. Ether ETPs recorded an impressive $2.9 billion inflow in the first half of the year, with $429 million added during the last week of June. This inflow represents 16.3% of the total cryptocurrency ETP inflow for the first half of 2025, significantly outpacing other major altcoins such as XRP ($219 million), Solana ($91 million), and Sui ($104 million).

The strong interest in Ether ETPs can be attributed to Ethereum's robust infrastructure, which supports a wide range of applications beyond just price action. According to Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner of Falcon Finance, the persistent inflow into Ether ETPs indicates that investors are recognizing Ethereum's role as programmable infrastructure. This includes its use in stable assets, staking, and tokenized value flows, which are increasingly important in the digital asset ecosystem.

Ether remains the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, currently trading around $2,450. Despite a roughly 25% decrease in value since the start of the year, largely due to global economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions, the interest in Ether ETPs underscores the enduring confidence in Ethereum's technological foundations and future potential.

The United States led the way in crypto ETP inflows, with $16.8 billion recorded in the first half of the year. Germany followed with $939 million, while Canada ($164 million), Australia ($148 million), and Brazil ($33 million) completed the top five. This geographic distribution highlights the global appeal of cryptocurrency ETPs, with significant investments coming from major financial hubs around the world.