Global digital asset exchange-traded products (ETPs) posted a modest decline in January 2026, even as broader crypto markets experienced sharper losses, according to new research from Fineqia International Inc (CSE:FNQ). Total assets under management (AUM) across global crypto ETPs fell 5.1% to $155.8 billion from $164.2 billion at year-end 2025, while the overall digital asset market capitalization dropped 10% to $2.74 trillion.
Bitcoin (BTC) extended its selloff over the weekend, dropping below $80,000 for the first time since April.
Bullish trades below its IPO price despite strong institutional crypto catalysts and robust Q4 trading volume growth. The global digital asset platform reported Q4 trading volume reached $223 billion, up 57% sequentially, with options trading and U.S. spot market expansion as key drivers. Subscription and services revenue is forecasted around $50 million for Q4, representing ~250% YoY growth, reducing reliance on volatile trading volumes.
FBTC holds only Bitcoin, while WGMI invests in 25 companies related to Bitcoin mining and/or crypto-infrastructure. Both ETFs are fairly young in the market and carry the risks associated with cryptocurrencies.
BITQ comes with a higher expense ratio than HODL. HODL tracks Bitcoin directly, whereas BITQ holds crypto-related stock.
Two operating companies priced IPOs this week, along with six SPACs. Ten issuers submitted initial filings this week, with five operating companies and five SPACs. Four IPOs are currently scheduled in the week ahead, and some smaller issuers may join the calendar throughout the year.
The crypto infrastructure firm raised $212.8 million through the sale of about 11.8 million shares.
Shares of BitGo opened 24.6% above their offer price in their New York Stock Exchange debut on Thursday, valuing the crypto custody firm at $2.59 billion.
Among the current wave of altcoin ETF launches, a growing number of products are hitting the market that many advisors and investors still don't know well. Bitcoin has a strong narrative at this point, and even ethereum's story is becoming more mainstream — but other altcoins still remain relatively under-the-radar.
Crypto custody firm BitGo priced its U.S. initial public offering above its indicated range on Wednesday, raising $212.8 million and paving the way for the first stock market debut by a digital asset company in 2026.
The CoinShares Altcoins ETF (DIME) added Binance Coin (BNB) to its portfolio during its quarterly rebalance, reflecting a broader market rotation toward crypto infrastructure assets, according to CoinShares. The addition positions DIME to capture what Silicon Valley Bank describes as crypto's transition from speculation to infrastructure.
Hut 8 Corp. is a buy, offering diversified exposure across Bitcoin mining, energy assets, and AI-ready digital infrastructure. HUT's Bitcoin holdings reached 13,696 BTC ($1.6B), with a strategic focus on accumulation over liquidation, enhancing balance sheet strength and crypto leverage. The company's pivot into power and digital infrastructure, including a $7B, 15-year Anthropic deal, positions HUT for substantial future AI-driven revenue.