October 2025 is serving crypto ETFs in full force. Over the past two months, at least 31 ETF applications hit the SEC’s desk, 21 of them just in the first eight days of October. Fund managers aren’t waiting for the leaves to fall; they’re ready to ride what Bloomberg calls the “crypto ETF floodgates.”
Why now? Because markets are buzzing. Crypto prices have been climbing, Uptober patterns are forming, and everyone smells opportunity. Even a US government shutdown and political chaos in France couldn’t spook the sector — if anything, uncertainty is fuel for alternative assets. Over $5 billion flowed into crypto ETFs the first week of October alone.
The filings are diverse: REX Shares and Osprey Funds lead the charge, while iShares Bitcoin Premium Income, Bitwise Hyperliquid, Grayscale Stellar Lumens Trust, and Bitwise Avalanche ETF bring variety. This isn’t just Bitcoin anymore — Chainlink, Solana, Sei, and yes, even Trump’s memecoin, are lining up for their ETF debut.
Why Investors are Hyped
• Fed interest rate cuts have increased demand for Bitcoin ETFs.
• Low stablecoin supply means there’s ready cash to deploy into altcoins via ETFs.
• New SEC rules simplify the approval process, making it easier to wrap diverse cryptocurrencies into ETFs.
The catch: The US government shutdown is keeping SEC decisions on hold. Historically, shutdowns end in days, but with the current political standoff, no one’s betting on speed. Still, when the gates open, expect a wave of crypto products hitting the market, ready to satisfy institutional and retail appetites alike.
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