As the initial crypto ETFs focused on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) approach their second anniversary in the US, Galaxy Digital has shared positive forecasts concerning upcoming inflows, suggesting they will surpass expected figures for 2025.
Institutional Adoption Anticipated To Surge
According to its 2026 outlook report, which examines 26 key sectors, the firm predicts that net inflows into US spot crypto ETFs will surpass $50 billion. This follows a robust performance in 2025, where net inflows reached $23 billion.
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Galaxy Digital anticipates that as institutional uptake continues to expand, these numbers will greatly increase in 2026. The relaxation of restrictions on advisor recommendations by wirehouses, along with Vanguard’s launch of crypto funds, is expected to drive this momentum. BTC and ETH exchange-traded funds are projected to exceed their 2025 inflow rates.
Furthermore, Galaxy Digital notes an expected influx of new crypto ETFs, particularly for spot altcoin products.
Galaxy Digital Predicts Over 100 New Crypto ETFs
The firm predicts that more than 50 spot altcoin exchange-traded funds, along with an additional 50 crypto ETFs that do not focus on individual coins, will be launched in the US.
In light of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s recent approval of generic listing standards, the pace of spot altcoin ETF introductions is anticipated to accelerate in 2026.
In 2025, over 15 spot crypto ETFs were introduced for a variety of altcoins, including Solana (SOL), XRP, Hedera (HBAR), Dogecoin (DOE), Litecoin (LTC), and Chainlink (LINK).
Galaxy Digital foresees that well-known assets yet to submit applications for their spot ETFs will soon do so, and beyond single-asset products, the market is likely to witness the launch of multi-asset ETFs and leveraged crypto ETFs.
Over 290 Crypto Companies Poised For US IPO
In addition to Crypto ETFs, Galaxy Digital also forecasts that more than 15 cryptocurrency companies will seek initial public offerings (IPOs) or uplist in the US. Over the last year, 10 crypto-related firms, including Galaxy itself, successfully went public or uplisted.
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The firm notes that since 2018, over 290 crypto and blockchain companies have secured significant private funding rounds, enabling them to pursue US listings as regulatory conditions improve.
Among the companies considered potential candidates for IPOs or uplisting in 2026 are CoinShares, BitGo (which has already filed), Chainalysis, and FalconX.
As of now, Bitcoin is trading at $87,480, reflecting a 30% decline from its all-time highs reached in October, along with a 3% dip over the last month. Similarly, Ethereum is trading at $2,930, which is 40% below its all-time highs, with a 3% decrease over the preceding 30 days.
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