Best Bitcoin and XRP ETFs to Watch in 2025
As the cryptocurrency market navigates a volatile November 2025 correction—triggered by ETF outflows, delayed Fed rate cuts, and overbought conditions—Bitcoin and XRP ETFs continue to offer regulated exposure amid the turbulence.
With Bitcoin at ~$91,500 (up ~16% YTD after a 28% pullback from October highs), XRP holding steady at ~$2.20 (up ~5-25% YTD post-SEC settlement), total crypto ETF AUM stands at ~$200B, down from Q3 peaks but resilient via spot products.
Key updates: Bitcoin spot ETFs at ~$115B AUM with $3.7B November outflows; XRP ETFs exploding to $628M AUM on $587M inflows (outpacing Solana).
Fee waivers persist (e.g., to 0%), but risks like 20-50% drawdowns and macro uncertainty remain. This guide ranks top ETFs by AUM, YTD performance, and liquidity, focusing on U.S. spot/staking for core holds and futures for trades. Data from ETF providers, Trading View, SoSoValue, Farside, Bloomberg, and Glassnode.
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Key updates include surging AUM for major Bitcoin ETFs (totaling over $163B across U.S. spot funds) amid steady inflows, and XRP ETFs benefiting from price rallies and anticipated U.S. spot approvals in October and November. This guide focuses on dominating holdings, low fees, and outlook for Q4 2025.
In this Article:
- Ranking Methodology
- Top Bitcoin ETFs
- Top XRP ETFs
Ranking Methodology
Canary XRP ETF (XRPC) – Canary Capital Franklin Templeton XRP ETF (XRPZ / EZRP) Bitwise XRP ETF (XRP) Grayscale XRP Trust (GXRP) REX-Osprey XRP ETF (XRPR) Amplify XRP ETF (XRPM) Volatility Shares XRP ETF (XRPI) – Futures
Outlook for Q4 2025Expect further inflows if U.S. XRP spot ETFs approve in October, potentially pushing XRP to $15–$30 . Bitcoin could hit $165,000 by year-end, and Ethereum may rally to $5,000+ amid staking and DeFi growth. Fee wars continue; monitor volatility from Fed decisions.
Read More: Top XRP ETFs to Watch in 2025: Dominating Holdings, Low Fees, and Performance Insights (November 2025 Update)
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- Primary: YTD performance and AUM (reflecting investor confidence and liquidity).
- Secondary: 1-Year performance, fees and structure.
- Data Sources: Updated from Yahoo Finance, ETF providers, trackers like Bitbo and Blockworks, and market analyses.
- Spot ETFs prioritize direct holdings for lower tracking error; futures include leverage risks.
Top Bitcoin ETFs
These ETFs dominate with over $163B in total AUM and ~1.3M BTC held . YTD performance mirrors Bitcoin's ~30% gain, with spot funds showing minimal deviation. Focus on U.S. spot for direct exposure, with some futures for leveraged plays.- iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) - Spot ETF (BlackRock)
- YTD Performance: ~-6%
- AUM: ~$90 B
- Expense ratio: 0.25% (waived to 0.12% until $5B)
- Holdings: Directly holds ~773,461 BTC via Coinbase Custody.
- Key Features: Highest liquidity (~$83M daily volume); institutional favorite with simplified tax reporting.
- Pros/Cons: Pros: Massive scale, tight tracking; Cons: Tied to BTC volatility.
- Notes: Top liquidity, institutional core; $112M inflows on Nov 6 but $122M outflows Nov 21
- Recommendation: Hold (Medium confidence; 3-6 month hold for institutional adoption).
- Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) - Spot ETF
- AUM: ~$25.25B
- Expense Ratio: 0.25%
- YTD Performance: -6%
- Holdings: ~205,278 BTC.
- Key Features: From Fidelity; high trading volume (~$6.67M daily).
- Notes: Retail-friendly tracking; $108M inflows Nov 21
- Pros/Cons: Pros: Reputable issuer, easy integration; Cons: Similar volatility risks.
- Rationale: Strong YTD inflows and appeal to traditional investors.
- Recommendation: Hold (Medium confidence; 3 month hold).
- Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) - Spot ETF
- AUM: ~$21.73B
- Expense Ratio: 1.50%
- YTD Performance: ~-6% (higher fee impact)
- Holdings: ~176,628 BTC.
- Key Features: Pioneer in BTC exposure; converted to ETF in 2024.
- Pros/Cons: Pros: Established track record; Cons: Higher fees.
- Rationale: Large AUM despite outflows earlier in 2025.
- Recommendation: Hold (Medium confidence; Monitor for fee reductions).
- ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) - Spot ETF
- AUM: $5.48B (as of Oct 2, 2025)
- Expense Ratio: 0.21%
- YTD Performance: -6%
- Holdings: ~44,578 BTC.
- Key Features: From ARK Invest; focuses on innovation.
- Pros/Cons: Pros: Low fees, growth potential; Cons: Smaller scale.
- Rationale: Competitive YTD returns and tech-forward appeal.
- Recommendation: Hold (Medium confidence; 6 month hold).
- Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) - Spot ETF
- AUM: $5.12B (as of Oct 2, 2025)
- Expense Ratio: 0.20%
- YTD Performance: -6%
- Holdings: ~41,586 BTC.
- Key Features: Transparent custody; low-cost alternative.
- Pros/Cons: Pros: Affordable, strong tracking; Cons: Less liquidity than leaders.
- Rationale: Solid AUM growth and fee edge.
- Recommendation: Hold (Medium confidence; 3 month hold).
- VanEck Bitcoin Trust (HODL) - Spot ETF
- AUM: $2.20B
- Expense Ratio: 0.20% (waived until 2026)
- YTD Performance: -6%
- Holdings: ~17,853 BTC.
- Recommendation: Hold (Medium confidence).
- ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) - Futures ETF
- AUM: $2.76B
- Expense Ratio: 0.95%
- YTD Performance: -39% (due to roll costs)
- Holdings: Bitcoin futures contracts.
- Recommendation: Hold for tactical trades (Low confidence).
Top XRP ETFs
XRP ETFs have seen rapid growth, with total AUM across key funds exceeding $1B amid price surges to $3.00. YTD performance tracks XRP's 44% gain, boosted by ETF approvals and demand. European and Canadian options lead with spot structures.- AUM: $245M+
- Expense ratio: 0.20–0.50%
- YTD performance: ~10% (since Nov 13 launch)
- Notes: First-mover; $59M debut volume (2025 record), $16.4M inflows Nov 24
- AUM: $278M
- Expense ratio: 0.19% (0% until $1B AUM)
- YTD performance: ~9%
- Notes: Zero-fee draw; $164M combined debut inflows with Grayscale
- AUM: $150M+
- Expense ratio: 0.20%
- YTD performance: ~10%
- Notes: Transparent; $135M inflows in first 3 days, $18M Nov 24
- AUM: Emerging (~$14M pre-conversion)
- Expense ratio: 1.50% (waivers pending)
- YTD performance: ~9%
- Notes: Legacy trust conversion; strong debut inflows
- AUM: $100M+
- Expense ratio: 0.94% (waived to June 2026)
- YTD performance: ~8%
- Notes: Spot/futures mix; $106M AUM early traction
- AUM: Emerging
- Expense ratio: TBD (3% monthly yield option)
- YTD performance: N/A (recent launch)
- Notes: Income-focused
- AUM: $210M
- Expense ratio: 0.94%
- YTD performance: ~7% (inception May)
- Notes: Tactical hedge; 603K daily volume, closed $12.86 Nov 25
- Pending full launch with BTC/XRP mix.
- By SBI, Japan’s largest bank. According to circulating reports, this investment vehicle aims to trade on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), offering institutional investors a regulated avenue to gain exposure to two of the market’s largest cryptocurrencies. (3)
- Spot ETFs: Direct XRP/BTC/ETH holdings; lower tracking error, ideal for long-term (e.g., IBIT, ETHA, 21Shares).
- Futures ETFs: Contract-based; potential divergence but leveraged options (e.g., XRPI, BITO, EETH).
Read More: Top XRP ETFs to Watch in 2025: Dominating Holdings, Low Fees, and Performance Insights (November 2025 Update)
Quick Takeaway Portfolio
- Core stable exposure → IBIT
- High-growth altcoin alpha → XRPZ
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