BTC ETF AUM
$114.2B
+$4.85B net inflows in Oct 2026CryptoETF
Live ETF Analytics & Flows · Nov 2026
$114.2B
BTC ETF AUM
$18.9B
ETH ETF AUM
$2.38B
SOL ETF AUM
Live Data
Best Crypto ETFs to Buy Now (November 2026)
Track Spot Bitcoin ETFs (IBIT, FBTC, MSBT, GBTC), Ethereum ETFs (ETHA, FETH), and Staking Solana ETFs (BSOL, FSOL, VSOL) with live-indexed prices, AUM, expense ratios, and daily institutional fund flows.
November 2026 Market Update: U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs closed October 2026 ("Uptober") with +$4.85 billion in net monthly inflows on the heels of Q3's +$6.34 billion surge, lifting total BTC ETF AUM past $114 billion. Ethereum ETFs added $1.42 billion in October, while Spot Solana ETFs surpassed $2.38 billion in AUM following Solana's October 21 Alpenglow consensus upgrade.
Data sources: CoinGecko Live API • Public SEC Filings • SoSoValue • Updated automatically every 60 seconds
Total U.S. Crypto ETF AUM
$135.5B+
Across Bitcoin, Ethereum & Solana ETFs
12 BTC ETFs • 5 ETH ETFs • 9 Solana ETFs trading
Quick Answer (November 2026)
As of November 2026, IBIT (iShares Bitcoin Trust) remains the largest and most liquid spot Bitcoin ETF at ~$63.8B AUM (0.25% fee). Morgan Stanley's MSBT offers the lowest fee in the category at 0.14%, edging out Grayscale's Bitcoin Mini Trust (BTC) at 0.15%. Legacy GBTC (1.50% fee) continues to experience steady fee-driven rotation. For Ethereum, BlackRock's ETHA leads at $13.9B+ AUM. For Solana, Bitwise's staking-enabled BSOL commands the market at $1.48B AUM (~62% market share).
ETH ETF AUM
$18.9B
Led by BlackRock ETHA ($13.9B)SOL ETF AUM
$2.38B
Includes native staking yieldLowest Fee (Spot)
0.14%
Morgan Stanley (MSBT / MSOL)| ETF Name | Share Price | AUM | Expense Ratio | Recent Daily Flow | Custodian | Issuer |
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AUM and flow figures reflect November 2026 reported fund data; share prices index dynamically to live CoinGecko spot BTC every 60 seconds.
| ETF Name | Share Price | AUM | Expense Ratio | Recent Daily Flow | Custodian | Issuer |
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Ethereum ETFs added $3.05B in Q3 2026 and $1.42B in October 2026, pushing ETHA past $13.9B in assets.
| ETF Name | Share Price | AUM | Expense Ratio | Recent Daily Flow | Staking Yield | Issuer |
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Staking Advantage (November 2026): Unlike U.S. Bitcoin ETFs, several spot Solana ETFs (including Bitwise's BSOL and Fidelity's FSOL) pass through native validator staking yield (~5.6%–6.1% net APY) directly into the fund's NAV. Following Solana's October 21, 2026 Alpenglow upgrade (~150ms finality), institutional inflows pushed category AUM to $2.38 billion.
iShares Bitcoin Trust
IBIT • BlackRock
AUM (Nov 2026)~$63.8B
Share Price$52.40
Expense Ratio0.25%
Oct 2026 Flow+$3.42B
Best ForDeepest liquidity & options
Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin
FBTC • Fidelity
AUM (Nov 2026)~$12.1B
Share Price$58.65
Expense Ratio0.25%
Oct 2026 Flow+$890M
Best ForFidelity IRAs & self-custody
Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust
MSBT • Morgan Stanley
AUM (Nov 2026)~$1.65B
Share Price$45.50
Expense Ratio0.14% (Lowest)
Oct 2026 Flow+$410M
Best ForLong-term fee minimization
💰 Institutional ETF Flow Tracker (Q3–Q4 2026)
Track net institutional capital movement across U.S. spot crypto ETFs. Following mid-2026 macro outflows, Q3 and October 2026 ("Uptober") delivered over $11.1 billion in combined Bitcoin ETF net inflows.
Oct 2026 BTC Inflows
+$4.85B
Led by IBIT (+$3.42B)Q3 2026 BTC Inflows
+$6.34B
Best quarter of 2026Oct 2026 ETH Inflows
+$1.42B
Follows +$3.05B in Q3Oct 2026 SOL Inflows
+$340M
Alpenglow upgrade catalystLatest Daily BTC Flow
+$194.2M
Nov 2026 opening momentum30-Day Combined Flow
+$6.61B
BTC + ETH + SOL Spot ETFs
Context: October 2026 lived up to its historical "Uptober" reputation, with U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs absorbing more than 3x the monthly newly mined BTC supply (~13,500 BTC/month). Meanwhile, Solana ETFs recorded 19 consecutive trading days of positive net inflows surrounding the October 21 Alpenglow mainnet activation.
🧮 Crypto ETF Expense Ratio Calculator
Estimate the long-term compounding impact of ETF expense ratios on your portfolio. This educational model isolates fee drag assuming a constant annual return.
📰 Latest Crypto ETF News (November 2026)
📚 How to Choose the Best Crypto ETF in 2026
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Compare Expense Ratios (0.14% vs. 1.50%)
Fee competition intensified in 2026. Morgan Stanley's MSBT leads at 0.14%, followed by Grayscale's Bitcoin Mini Trust (BTC) at 0.15% and Franklin's EZBC at 0.19%. Institutional flagships IBIT and FBTC charge 0.25%. Avoid legacy GBTC (1.50%) or ETHE (2.50%) unless tax lock-in prevents switching.
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Evaluate Liquidity, Spreads & Options Chains
For active traders or institutions writing covered calls, BlackRock's IBIT ($63.8B AUM) and ETHA ($13.9B AUM) offer penny-wide bid-ask spreads and deep listed options markets that more than offset a 0.10% fee difference versus smaller funds.
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Look for Staking Yield in Proof-of-Stake ETFs
In the Solana ETF category, funds like Bitwise's BSOL and Fidelity's FSOL stake a portion of underlying SOL holdings to capture ~5.6%–6.1% annualized staking rewards, creating a built-in total-return edge over non-staked trusts.
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Check Custody Diversification
While Coinbase Custody secures the majority of U.S. crypto ETFs, Fidelity self-custodies FBTC, FETH, and FSOL via Fidelity Digital Assets, and VanEck utilizes Gemini Custody — allowing larger investors to diversify custodial counterparty exposure.
💰 Tax Implications of Crypto ETFs
Holding cryptocurrency inside an exchange-traded fund simplifies tax compliance for U.S. and international investors:
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Standard 1099-B Brokerage Reporting
Spot crypto ETFs are taxed like equity or commodity ETFs. Your brokerage automatically tracks cost basis and issues a consolidated Form 1099-B, eliminating the need to reconcile thousands of on-chain wallet transfers.
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Long-Term vs. Short-Term Capital Gains
Shares held longer than 12 months qualify for preferential U.S. long-term capital gains rates (0%, 15%, or 20%), whereas shares sold within one year are taxed at ordinary income brackets.
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Tax-Free Compounding in Roth IRAs & 401(k)s
Spot Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana ETFs can be held inside Roth IRAs, Traditional IRAs, and self-directed 401(k) brokerage windows, allowing long-term appreciation and rebalancing without triggering annual taxable events.
Tax Disclaimer: Tax rules vary by jurisdiction and individual circumstances. Always consult a certified public accountant (CPA) or qualified tax advisor before making investment decisions.
📚 Crypto ETF Glossary
Spot Crypto ETF
An exchange-traded fund backed 1:1 by physical cryptocurrency held in regulated cold storage vaults, tracking live spot prices rather than futures contracts.
AUM (Assets Under Management)
The total market value of underlying coins held by an ETF. U.S. spot crypto ETFs hold over $135.5 billion in combined AUM as of November 2026.
Authorized Participant (AP)
Wall Street liquidity providers (such as Jane Street, JPMorgan, Virtu, and Macquarie) that create and redeem ETF shares in large blocks to keep ETF share prices aligned with spot NAV.
Expense Ratio
The annual management fee deducted from fund assets. Fees range from 0.14% (MSBT) to 1.50% (GBTC) for Bitcoin ETFs and 2.50% (ETHE) for legacy Ethereum trusts.
Generic Listing Standards
SEC rules adopted in late 2025 that streamlined approval timelines for qualifying spot digital asset ETFs from 240 days down to roughly 75 days.
Staking Pass-Through
A mechanism used by Solana ETFs (such as BSOL) where on-chain validator rewards accrue directly to the fund's net asset value, boosting shareholder returns.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Crypto ETFs
For maximum liquidity and options trading, iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ($63.8B AUM, 0.25% fee) and iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) ($13.9B AUM, 0.25% fee) lead their categories. For buy-and-hold investors focused strictly on lowest cost, Morgan Stanley's MSBT (0.14%) and Grayscale's Bitcoin Mini Trust (BTC, 0.15%) offer the lowest fees. For Solana exposure with staking yield, Bitwise's BSOL (0.20%) leads with $1.48B in AUM.
As of November 1, 2026, U.S. spot crypto ETFs hold approximately $135.5 billion in combined assets: $114.2 billion across 12 Bitcoin ETFs, $18.9 billion across 5 Ethereum ETFs, and $2.38 billion across 9 Solana ETFs.
October 2026 saw $4.85 billion in net inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, building on Q3 2026's $6.34 billion inflow surge. Spot Ethereum ETFs captured $1.42 billion in October, while Spot Solana ETFs added $340 million as Solana activated its sub-150ms Alpenglow consensus upgrade on October 21, 2026.
Morgan Stanley's MSBT charges 0.14% — the lowest fee among U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs. Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust (BTC) is second at 0.15%, followed by Franklin Templeton's EZBC (0.19%), and Bitwise BITB / VanEck HODL (0.20%).
Yes. Because spot crypto ETFs trade on major U.S. stock exchanges (NYSE Arca, Nasdaq, Cboe BZX), they can be purchased inside Roth IRAs, Traditional IRAs, SEP IRAs, and 401(k) brokerage accounts at Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Vanguard (selected funds), Morgan Stanley, and Robinhood.