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$7.5B Trading Volume Surge for U.S. Spot BTC and ETH ETFs

Guavy AI Editorial Team Published August 22, 2026

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The U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have seen a surge in trading volume, surpassing $7.5 billion on August 21. According to data from Watcher.Guru, this milestone marks one of the highest daily totals since the approval of spot ETFs for both cryptocurrencies in January and July 2024 respectively.

The combined trading activity reflects active trading across major issuers, including BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale. Market participants attribute the surge to macroeconomic data releases, shifts in Federal Reserve policy expectations, and corporate earnings reports that influence risk appetite.

The recent launch of options on certain Bitcoin ETFs has also introduced new hedging strategies, potentially increasing trading frequency. However, analysts caution that volume spikes can indicate short-term speculative activity rather than long-term conviction.

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