Crypto ETFs Poised to Surpass $1 Trillion in Assets This Week Amid Record Inflows

Exchange-traded funds tracking cryptocurrencies are on pace to eclipse $1 trillion in assets under management by week's end, according to Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Eric Balchunas. The milestone comes as the sector attracts $30 billion in weekly inflows—a torrent of capital that WOULD smash last year's $1.1 trillion annual haul if sustained.

October 2025 has already witnessed $180 billion flood into crypto ETFs, a monthly figure that would set an all-time record if measured on a calendar basis. The staggering inflows signal more than mere capital rotation—they reflect a fundamental shift in investor psychology toward passive, algorithm-driven strategies.

"We're seeing the autopilotification of financial markets," observes Shanaka Anslem Perera, noting how retail and institutional investors alike are abandoning active management for systematic approaches. This self-reinforcing cycle—where inflows beget price appreciation, which begets further inflows—has turned crypto ETFs into the dominant force reshaping digital asset markets.