Bitwise Predicts Over 100 Crypto-Linked ETFs to Launch in the U.S. by 2026
Bitwise forecasts that more than 100 crypto-linked ETF products will be launched in the United States by 2026. This surge is driven by increased regulatory clarity and decreased barriers for issuers entering the market.
In October 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published generic listing standards that enable crypto ETFs to launch under a standardized framework, significantly shortening approval times. The regulatory roadmap anticipated for 2026, which will build on prior years’ precedents, rulemakings, and court rulings, is expected to further accelerate these ETF launches.
The trend follows the launches of spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2024 and Solana-linked ETFs in 2025. The broader generic standards reduce regulatory friction, paving the way for additional products. Bitwise specifically anticipates that ETFs themed around XRP and Dogecoin may enter the market before 2026.
Institutional demand alongside traditional market infrastructure is driving adoption among pension funds and wealth managers. ETFs ease custody and compliance hurdles, making them more accessible to these investors.
Competition among ETF issuers is likely to intensify, potentially leading to fee compression and increased product innovation as companies vie for a first-mover advantage.
In addition to the product growth, Bitwise leadership predicts that Bitcoin will reach new all-time highs in 2026, fueled by the influx of institutional capital and the clarity brought by regulatory developments.
