How to Buy Crypto ETFs in 2026

Most major brokers now support all crypto ETFs (Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, thematic). Top options in 2026:

• Fidelity – Commission-free, supports FBTC, FETH, XRP & Solana ETFs
• Charles Schwab – Low costs, excellent research, all major tickers available
• Vanguard – Great for long-term, supports Bitcoin & Ethereum spot ETFs
• Robinhood – Simple app, commission-free, popular for XRP & Solana
• Interactive Brokers – Advanced tools, international access, all altcoin ETFs
• eToro – Social trading, good for beginners, wide ETF selection

If you don’t have an account: Sign up (ID verification required), fund via bank transfer/ACH (usually instant or 1-2 days).

Use your broker’s search bar. Common tickers in 2026 (check our directories for full lists):

• Bitcoin: IBIT, FBTC, GBTC, BTC (Mini), BITB, ARKB, HODL
• Ethereum: ETHA, FETH, ETHE, ETH (Mini), ETHW, ETHV
• XRP: XRPC, XRP, XRPZ, XXRP (2x), XRPI, XRPT (2x)
• Solana: BSOL, SSK, GSOL, VSOL, TSOL, QSOL, SOEZ
• Multi-Asset/Thematic: BITW, GDLC, TTOP, TXBC, ORO, WTIB

Review the ETF details page: fees, holdings, AUM, and recent performance.

Select “Buy”, choose dollar amount or number of shares.

• Market order – Executes immediately (during market hours: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET)
• Limit order – Buy only at your specified price or better
• Most brokers offer $0 commissions on ETFs

Confirm and submit. Shares usually appear in your account same-day or T+1 settlement.

For tax advantages and goals:

• IRA / Roth IRA – Tax-deferred or tax-free growth (most brokers now allow crypto ETFs)
• 401(k) – Some plans now offer crypto ETFs
• Taxable brokerage – Full flexibility, but capital gains tax applies

• Start small and use dollar-cost averaging (DCA) to reduce volatility impact

• Diversify across Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and multi-asset funds

• Monitor regularly but avoid frequent trading due to crypto volatility

• Keep records for taxes (brokers provide 1099 forms automatically)

• Enable dividend reinvestment if available (some ETFs distribute staking/yield)

• Check for any broker-specific promotions (e.g., free trades or bonus shares)

• Buying during extreme hype without research

• Using margin for leveraged ETFs (very risky)

• Ignoring tax implications in taxable accounts

• Panic selling during normal market dips