Bitcoin ETF trading volume reaches $7.5 billion as institutions invest in crypto
Institutional investor interest in cryptocurrencies has reached new heights. On October 7, Bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) trading volume exceeded $7.5 billion.
This amount strengthens the position of Bitcoin ETFs as an important financial instrument for major players in the traditional financial sector following their launch earlier this year.
BTC trading surge confirms mass adoption
Record trading volume was reached during the October rally known as Uptober. Bitcoin's price approached an all-time high, hovering around $124,000. This wave of capital is now flowing into the Ethereum (ETH) ETF market.
The $7.5 billion investment volume underscores the significant depth of the BTC market. This level of daily liquidity is comparable to many large commodity and sector ETFs, sending two important signals to the market:
- Market Depth: Regulated access through ETFs is attracting a significant amount of new institutional capital into the Bitcoin ecosystem.
- Efficiency: High liquidity allows large trades to proceed smoothly, improving market efficiency for digital assets.
This sustained high volume confirms that major institutions are viewing Bitcoin ETFs as a key tool for accessing BTC within existing portfolio structures. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ($IBIT) highlights the industry's acceleration.
“The fastest ETFs to reach $100 billion have achieved VOO in 2,011 days. IBIT is poised to break that record, approaching that mark in just 435 days,” Bloomberg Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas noted in a note.
IBIT's rapid growth confirms the revolutionary impact of crypto ETFs on the asset management industry.
Ripple Effect: Ethereum ETF Volume Reaches $12 Billion
The momentum generated by Bitcoin's rise is also spreading to Ethereum. Following significant Bitcoin ETF trading volume, the total spot Ethereum ETF market recorded a daily trading volume of $12.22 billion on Friday, October 4. This rapid expansion demonstrates that capital and interest are beginning to shift from BTC to ETH, the second-largest digital asset.
BlackRock's iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) and other key funds dominate this volume, highlighting the acceleration of institutional entry into the ETH ecosystem.
Focus shifts to altcoin yield and cycle
On October 7th, Grayscale's new Ethereum Staking ETF attracted 32,000 ETH on its first day. This high demand highlights the interest of institutional investors seeking to profit from regulated products. This distinguishes ETH from BTC in institutional strategies.
Grayscale(ETHE and ETH ETF) staked $32,000 ETH($150.56M) today.https://t.co/OcQGQe8US6 pic.twitter.com/lQLIWl8yQX
— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) October 7, 2025
Bitcoin ETFs paved the way and provided liquidity. Now the market is expecting crypto assets to enter “altcoin season.” The strong performance and liquidity of the Ethereum ETF confirm this, demonstrating growing institutional investor interest in new levels of digital assets.
Source: cryptonews.net
