Crypto ETFs make up 40% of top 50 in 2024
Cryptocurrency-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have emerged as a significant presence in the investment landscape, with nearly 40% of the top 50 best-performing ETFs launched in 2024 tied to Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH), or crypto-heavy companies, according to data shared by ETF expert Nate Geraci on November 12.
Out of 610 ETFs introduced this year, 19 are linked directly to digital assets, showcasing growing investor interest in crypto products.
Among these, 12 of the top 20 ETFs have brought in substantial inflows.
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) leads the group, with year-to-date (YTD) inflows reaching $24.7 billion.
Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) follows with $10.75 billion in net YTD inflows, while the ARK 21Shares ARKB fund ranks third, having secured $2.6 billion.
The top non-crypto fund, PGIM Ultra Short Municipal Bond ETF, holds the fourth spot with nearly $2.47 billion in YTD flows.
Completing the top five is Bitwise’s BITB, which has accumulated more than $2.3 billion since January.
BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) is the first Ethereum ETF in the ranking, placed sixth with deposits surpassing $1.4 billion since its launch in July.
Other Ethereum-based ETFs in the top 50 include Fidelity Ethereum Trust (FETH) at 17th, Bitwise’s ETHW at 29th, and Grayscale’s Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (ETH) at 31st, together accounting for inflows exceeding $2.8 billion.
MicroStrategy-linked ETFs have also contributed significantly to the rise in crypto ETF values.
Notable entries include YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy with over $750 million and T-Rex 2X Long MSTR Daily Target ETF, valued at more than $534 million.
MicroStrategy holds over 279,000 BTC, currently valued at around $24 billion.
Smaller ETFs such as VanEck’s Bitcoin ETF (HODL), ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF (BITU), and Coinshares Valkyrie’s BRRR have also attracted considerable attention, drawing in $710 million, $696 million, and $551 million, respectively.
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