**Global ETF Issuance Reaches Historic Highs with 19% Year-on-Year Growth in October 2025**
According to an analysis by KobeissiLetter, global ETF issuance hit a record high in October 2025, achieving a 19% year-on-year growth. During this period, 137 new ETFs were launched, including 15 cryptocurrency ETFs. This surge highlights a growing interest in diverse investment vehicles, signaling potential shifts in financial markets and increased participation across both traditional and digital asset spaces.
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### 2025 Sees Unprecedented ETF Issuance Amid Crypto and Stock Growth
Andrew Campion, General Manager of Investment Products at State Street Global Advisors, notes the remarkable momentum in the ETF market this year:
“In 2025, the ETF market is on track to surpass AU$300 billion in assets under management, which includes both CHESS and non-CHESS FUM. Active ETFs are expected to represent over 50 percent of new admissions in the market. Additionally, the average daily trading value for ETFs in the Australian market is anticipated to exceed AU$600 million.”
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### Record Net ETF Issuance and Market Growth
Global net ETF issuance spiked to $43.76 billion for the week ending November 5, 2025 — a historic single-week record. State Street highlights this rapid growth as part of a broader $300 billion Australian ETF market forecast, with cryptocurrency ETFs playing a significant role in this upward trajectory.
Meanwhile, the Investment Company Institute reported record global ETF net inflows of approximately $818 billion in the first half of 2025, driven predominantly by equity and bond ETFs.
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### The Rise of Cryptocurrency ETFs
The surge in cryptocurrency ETF launches reflects a fundamental shift within the investment landscape. This trend echoes the historic approvals made in 2024 when spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs were first introduced in the US and EU markets, marking a new era of digital asset accessibility.
According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin (BTC) currently trades at $95,938.95, experiencing an 18.07% decline over the past 60 days. Bitcoin’s market capitalization stands at $1.91 trillion USD, with a dominance of 58.60% and a slight 24-hour price movement of -0.08%.
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The combined growth in traditional and cryptocurrency ETFs indicates a dynamic evolution in investor preferences, potentially shaping the future of global financial markets.
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