Key Milestones in Bitcoin ETF History

Tracing the pivotal moments and groundbreaking approvals that shaped the landscape of Bitcoin exchange-traded products.

The top 3

First US Bitcoin Futures ETF Approval: The ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) launched in October 2021, marking the first time a Bitcoin futures ETF was approved and began trading in the United States.
Landmark US Bitcoin Spot ETF Approvals: On January 10, 2024, the SEC officially approved the listing and trading of eleven spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States, a historic moment after years of applications.
Record-Breaking Inflows for Bitcoin Spot ETFs: US spot Bitcoin ETFs have experienced significant inflows, with August 2026 seeing weekly net inflows reaching approximately $1.92 billion, marking the strongest weekly inflow period of the year.