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US Leads Global Market for Crypto ETFs, but Barriers Limit Retail Investor Access Outside of US

The US crypto ETF market has experienced significant growth in 2024, driven by Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, with market capitalizations exceeding $78 billion and $7.81 billion, respectively. However, retail investors outside the US face obstacles in accessing crypto ETFs, limiting global adoption. The US now holds 83.3% of the global market for crypto ETFs, surpassing Canada's previous 46.3% market share. While European retail investors cannot access US spot bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs due to regulations, some countries like Germany and France offer access to crypto through ETNs. Despite limitations, the direct exposure to bitcoin and Ethereum through crypto ETFs is still in its early stages, and it remains to be seen whether other countries will gain crypto ETF market share relative to the US.

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