Crypto ETFs enter 2026 on faster SEC approvals, with at least 126 pending filings

Crypto ETFs head into 2026 after the SEC adopted generic listing standards in September, accelerating U.S. approvals. As of Dec. 22, bitcoin ETFs saw roughly $140 million in December net outflows but about $22 billion in 2025 net inflows, while ether ETFs totaled just under $10 billion. Issuers are preparing for a crowded year amid at least 126 pending crypto ETP filings.