Crypto is heading into a massive week. The U.S. Federal Reserve meets on September 16-17, and traders now see an 88% chance of a 0.25% rate cut. A day later, on September 18, fresh numbers on initial and continuing jobless claims will show how the U.S. economy is holding up.
These events will move markets, but the bigger story for crypto may come from something else – ETFs.
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Keep Growing
Spot Bitcoin ETFs keep setting records. Total assets under management have climbed to $219 billion, and on September 12 alone $642 million flowed in. This is strong proof that institutions are buying and holding Bitcoin in size.
MASSIVE week for crypto
— Leshka.eth ⛩ (@leshka_eth) September 15, 2025
Sept 16-17: Fed meeting (88% chance of 0.25% cut)
Sept 18: Initial Jobless Claims and Continuing Jobless Claims
BUT the real alpha:
> Bitcoin ETFs hit $219B AUM
> 92 altcoin ETF filings pending
> Solana/XRP/LTC approval odds: 95%
> $642M single-day ETF… pic.twitter.com/jSTpZhPMH7
Ethereum is also in the game. Ether ETFs are live and steadily pulling in capital, giving investors another major on-chain asset with regulated access.
Altcoin ETF Filings Heating Up
The excitement is not just about Bitcoin and Ethereum. There are 92 altcoin ETF filings waiting for approval, and big names like Solana, XRP, and Litecoin have approval odds near 95%.
If the SEC signs off, these coins could see the same kind of inflows that powered Bitcoin’s run when spot ETFs first launched. For many altcoins, this could open the door to billions in new investment.
Lower interest rates usually weaken the dollar and push investors toward assets like Bitcoin and major altcoins. Add in the ETF boom and you have a powerful setup. Rate cuts could help risk assets, jobless claims will guide market sentiment, and ETF inflows could supercharge demand.
It’s the kind of mix that can spark both retail and institutional buying at the same time.
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