Ethereum and Solana ETFs Record Historic Trading Volumes in Early 2026

Ethereum and Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have recorded unusually high trading volumes in recent sessions.

Such a pattern indicates increased investor activity as ETF markets for major cryptocurrencies continue to mature.

Growing Institutional Interest

In its latest analysis, Santiment reported that Ethereum ETF trading volume surged to record levels in early January, with the 2nd and 5th seeing the highest daily volumes on record outside of a single anomaly observed on August 21. The analytics firm said that the continued increase in Ethereum ETF trading volume over several weeks stands out from the short-lived, single-day spikes typically associated with short-term market reactions.

As such, the recent Ethereum exchange-traded funds’ volume growth reflects a prolonged period of high activity rather than an isolated event. While the firm warned that Ethereum price movements remain closely tied to Bitcoin’s broader market direction, it noted that steady ETF volume increases have historically differed from anomaly-level spikes that often appear near local price extremes.

Trading activity of exchange-traded funds for Solana has also accelerated sharply, according to its findings, despite the relatively short trading history of these investment funds. The firm reported a record $220 million in daily Solana ETF trading volume, after surpassing the previous high of $122 million recorded on the second day after the ETF became publicly available. The volume increase coincided with SOL reclaiming the $140 level for the first time in four weeks.

Santiment said that for newly launched ETFs such as Solana’s, record-breaking volume days may carry added significance due to limited historical data. The firm noted that later-stage volume surges, as opposed to early launch-related spikes, can indicate expanding liquidity and broader participation as the product gains traction.

The analytics firm added that the recent increase in Solana ETF figures has occurred alongside reports of growing institutional interest in crypto products beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. Morgan Stanley’s filing for its first Solana-linked ETF has been a potential factor that drew additional attention to SOL-focused investment vehicles.

Bitcoin’s First Outflow

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, on the other hand, recorded their first net outflow of the year on January 6 as they shed $243.24 million after a brief stretch of strong inflows at the start of 2026. The reversal came after a month in which Bitcoin ETFs largely saw outflows as BTC struggled below the $90,000 level.

Following the New Year, Bitcoin briefly rallied to around $95,000. On the first two trading days of the year, spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted roughly $471 million and $700 million in net inflows, respectively.

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