Global ETP Inflows Hit $353 Billion in 2025 as Crypto and Active ETFs Lead the Charge

Quick Breakdown: 

• Global ETP inflows hit $353.25 billion YTD, driven by strong demand for active and crypto-linked funds.
• iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT US) ranked among top performers, attracting $2.66 billion in new inflows.
• Active ETFs dominated, with $56.05 billion in September and $363.22 billion year-to-date.

 

Global exchange-traded products (ETPs) extended their strong performance into September, with total year-to-date (YTD) net inflows reaching $353.25 billion — surpassing the $337.81 billion recorded during the same period in 2024. According to ETFGI data, this momentum reflects renewed investor appetite for crypto-linked and active ETFs, which have emerged as the standout performers of 2025.

Global ETP Inflows Hit $353 Billion in 2025. Source: ETFGI

Crypto and active ETFs dominate inflows

Active ETFs and ETPs drew $56.05 billion in net inflows during September alone, pushing their YTD total to $363.22 billion, up sharply from $206.87 billion a year ago. A large portion of this growth came from digital asset products, led by the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT US), which attracted $2.66 billion in net inflows for the month.

Bitcoin-focused ETFs continue to anchor institutional participation, benefiting from rising adoption, regulatory clarity, and macro uncertainty that has boosted demand for alternative assets. Commodity ETFs also regained momentum, with SPDR Gold Shares (GLD US) and iShares Gold Trust (IAU US) bringing in $4.21 billion and $2.93 billion, respectively — signaling that investors are balancing inflation hedges with crypto exposure.

ETFs sustain record growth across asset classes

Fixed income ETFs and ETPs maintained strong growth, recording $22.52 billion in inflows in September and lifting YTD totals to $174.31 billion, up from $145 billion in 2024. Commodity ETPs added another $11.21 billion during the month — a sharp rebound from last year’s modest outflows of $9.17 million. The top 20 ETFs globally accounted for $73.71 billion of September’s inflows, led by the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV US) with $18.67 billion.

Market attention now turns to October, when the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to rule on 16 cryptocurrency ETF applications. Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart noted that the outcome could mark a major milestone for the industry.

 

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