Global digital asset Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) ended 2025 on a high note, with total assets under management (AUM) rising 8.8% to $164.2 billion despite a broadly negative market for digital assets.
According to an analysis by digital asset investment company Fineqia International Inc (CSE:FNQ), the growth comes even as total crypto market capitalisation fell 10.4% over the year, dropping to $3.05 trillion from $3.33 trillion.
The resilience of crypto ETPs underscores their role as a preferred, regulated vehicle for investors seeking exposure to digital assets, particularly in volatile markets.
“Crypto ETPs continued to attract strong inflows in 2025, even during periods of negative price performance, demonstrating their appeal as a stable gateway to digital assets,” said Matteo Greco, senior associate at Fineqia.
Bitcoin ETPs remained the backbone of the market, closing the year with $130.7 billion in AUM, up 4.9% despite BTC’s 6.3% price decline. Net inflows reached nearly $27 billion, reflecting steady institutional demand. “Even during Q4 price declines, Bitcoin ETPs saw minimal outflows, highlighting the structural strength of this segment,” Greco added.
Ethereum ETPs led the growth, with AUM surging 32.5% to $21.5 billion. Attracting $12.5 billion in net inflows, Ethereum demonstrated demand far outpacing its market size, despite an 11% drop in ETH price. “Ethereum’s performance highlights the diversification investors are seeking beyond Bitcoin, with strong institutional interest in alternative crypto exposure,” Greco noted.
Altcoin and basket ETPs also recorded annual growth, rising 26.6% and 9.5% respectively, despite Q4 drawdowns that mirrored the broader market. December flows showed some year-end rebalancing, but altcoins proved notably resilient, reflecting a familiar pattern of Ethereum-led momentum extending across the wider altcoin universe.
By year-end, 312 crypto ETPs were listed globally, a 37.4% increase from 227 at the start of 2025. “Product issuance accelerated meaningfully, with issuers broadening offerings to meet growing demand for diversified digital asset exposure,” Greco said.
Overall, 2025 confirmed the structural maturity of the crypto ETP market, with strong inflows across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoin products, reinforcing its role as the primary institutional gateway to digital assets, even amid prolonged market weakness.
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