Crypto ETFs globally attracted $3.69 billion in net inflows in April, marking the first month of net inflows this year, according to ETF research firm ETFGI’s data.
Year-to-date (YTD) net inflows reached $5.99 billion, the second-highest on record, following the $42.33 billion peak in 2024. The third-highest inflows were recorded in 2021 at $2.69 billion. Global assets under management (AuM) in crypto ETFs stood at $146.27 billion at the end of April, the fourth-highest level ever. This figure is just below the all-time high of $170.94 billion set in January 2025.
Since the launch of the first crypto exchange-traded product (ETP), Bitcoin Tracker One-SEK, in 2015, the sector has expanded to 304 crypto ETPs with 756 listings globally, offered by 65 providers across 26 exchanges in 20 countries. April alone saw the launch of 23 new digital asset ETPs.
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However, global crypto ETF AuM declined by 3.8% from $152.10 billion at the end of December 2024, reflecting market movements during the period.
The top 20 crypto ETPs by net new assets accounted for $3.94 billion of the April inflows. The iShares Bitcoin Trust led the pack, attracting $2.69 billion in net inflows.
“The S&P 500 Index declined by 0.68% in April and is down 4.92% year-to-date (YTD) in 2025. In contrast, the Developed Markets Ex-U.S. Index rose 4.86% in April and is up 10.85% YTD. Among developed markets, Spain and Portugal posted the strongest gains in April, rising 8.65% and 7.67%, respectively. The Emerging Markets Index increased by 0.88% during April and is up 1.80% YTD. Within emerging markets, Hungary led with a 10.78% gain, followed closely by Mexico at 10.40%,” said Deborah Fuhr, managing partner, founder and owner of ETFGI.
