Cardano ETF in 2025 – Why it could happen sooner than expected

- Cardano ETF buzz is heating up, with 60% of votes now bullish, following Tuttle Capital Management’s listing.
- Would it be enough to spark an ADA rally?
2024 was a big year for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, with both seeing huge capital inflows. Now, other top cryptocurrencies are aiming for their own ETFs, and Cardano [ADA] is no exception. With 60% odds for a Cardano ETF in 2025, could ADA be next in line for a game-changing boost?
Cardano ETF – A soon-to-be reality?
Week after week, new institutions are filing for crypto ETF listings, and the latest is Tuttle Capital Management with a Cardano ETF.
No doubt, the buzz comes from growing optimism around the SEC overhaul under Trump’s administration, with many hoping the SEC will finally give its long-awaited approval.
However, this isn’t just social media buzz. On Polymarket, the odds of a Cardano ETF are at an all-time high, with 60% expecting it to happen in 2025.
For ADA, this could be a major turning point. Just look at Bitcoin and Ethereum – Since their ETF approvals, capital inflows have soared. Take BlackRock’s Bitcoin holdings, for example – They’ve surged by an astonishing 915% in just one year, reaching a massive 575k BTC.
And, it doesn’t stop there. With a record-breaking $1.7 billion in BTC ETF inflows on the day of the U.S elections, this capital injection played a key role in pushing Bitcoin past $100k, achieving an impressive year-to-date growth of over 156%, far outpacing ADA’s more modest gains.
With ADA still struggling to break the $1-mark, it’s clear that an ETF could be the catalyst that brings much-needed liquidity to the Cardano network.However, does this struggle signal a weakening of its foundations?
Strong fundamental support
Approving an ETF for crypto assets is far from simple. The SEC dives deep into a rigorous review process. Just look at XRP — Its year-long battle with the SEC over whether it’s a security or an asset highlights the intense scrutiny crypto assets face.
This shows just how tough the SEC’s regulations can be, and why an overhaul could completely shift the game.
Cardano is no exception to these rules, but its strong fundamentals and active community continue to push it forward. With regular updates boosting its real-world uses, Cardano has been steadily growing.
In more exciting news, Cardano’s treasury — holding 1.66 billion ADA tokens — will soon be accessible to the community after the Plomin hard fork.
What does this mean? Well, the Cardano community will have a say in how those funds are used. This could strengthen its core, boost user engagement, and increase buying pressure on ADA.
Read Cardano’s [ADA] Price Prediction 2025-26
While a Cardano ETF isn’t a reality just yet, but with strong tech, real-world uses, and ongoing development, Cardano may be positioning itself to hit new heights — and maybe even make that ETF dream a reality.