Data: Some crypto ETFs bucked the trend and profited in 2025, with Cathie Wood's ARKF achieving an annual return of nearly 30%.
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In 2025, while Bitcoin and many crypto stocks declined, Cathie Wood's ARKF ETF gained nearly 30% by focusing on AI-related tech and fintech companies like PayPal and Circle, outperforming some other fintech funds.
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According to Odaily Odaily, Bitcoin fell by about 7% in 2025, and the stock prices of most crypto companies were also severely impacted. However, Cathie Wood's Blockchain and Fintech Innovation ETF, ARKF, achieved a return of 29%. By expanding its "Fintech" investment scope and investing more in technology companies closely related to artificial intelligence, ARKF successfully reversed the industry downturn. It is reported that ARKF holds shares in PayPal, Adyen, and Toast, and has increased its holdings in Circle and Robinhood.
Furthermore, the overall performance of fintech funds in 2025 was mixed. For example, the Global X FinTech ETF and Siren NexGen Economy ETF experienced slight declines, while the Fidelity Crypto Industry and Digital Payments ETF, VanEck Digital Transformation ETF, and iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF in the crypto sector all achieved double-digit gains. (Bloomberg)