Galaxy Digital Predicts Over 100 New Crypto ETFs by 2026

Galaxy Digital projects significant growth in the adoption of crypto ETFs, particularly for Bitcoin and Ethereum, as they approach their second anniversary in the US market.

Key Forecasts

Projected net inflows into US spot crypto ETFs are expected to exceed $50 billion by 2026, following a successful 2025 with $23 billion in inflows.
Institutional adoption is anticipated to rise due to factors like wirehouses lifting restrictions and Vanguard introducing crypto funds.
Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs are forecasted to surpass their 2025 inflow levels.
A new wave of more than 100 crypto ETFs is expected, including over 50 spot altcoin products.
The SEC's approval of generic listing standards could accelerate the launch of new altcoin ETFs.

IPO Prospects

Galaxy Digital predicts that more than 15 cryptocurrency companies will pursue IPOs or uplist in the US by 2026.
Over 290 crypto and blockchain companies have completed private funding rounds since 2018, positioning them for potential US listings.
Potential IPO candidates include CoinShares, BitGo, Chainalysis, and FalconX.

Crypto ETFs

Current trading prices show Bitcoin at $87,480, marking a 30% decrease from its October all-time highs, while Ethereum is at $2,930, a 40% gap from its peak.