XRP-led funds stood out, with weekly net inflows of around $64 million at their peak. Total assets went above $1.2 billion.
Source: SoSoValue
Solana followed with smaller but consistent inflows. Perhaps, institutions are warming to high-activity networks beyond the top two.
Source: SoSoValue
Chainlink and Hedera ETFs are niche. Inflows were measured in single-digit millions, so interest in these products was selective.
Source: SoSoValue
Institutions are testing the waters for use cases and liquidity. In the next year, this experimenting will reach a conclusion, and those that do not survive will be left to rot.
Built for patience
In the next year, big players are unlikely to chase thrill the way retail once did. The money will follow infrastructure, regulation, and cash-flow visibility.
Clarity will bring retail back. Real-world use cases, and products that don’t require technical literacy may matter more than another bull run.
The very forces that tamed instability this year could increase participation. If institutions keep building, retail may return with confidence.
Final Thoughts
- ETFs have changed the crypto markets, keeping capital sticky.
- As 2026 approaches, institutions may decide which assets survive and scale.