Cathie Wood's ARKF ETF posted a 29% return in 2025, defying a broader crypto market decline where Bitcoin fell by 7% and many crypto stocks suffered. ARKF's success is attributed to its strategic expansion into technology companies linked to artificial intelligence, including holdings in PayPal, Adyen, and Toast, and increased stakes in Circle and Robinhood. While ARKF thrived, other fintech funds had mixed results. The Global X FinTech ETF and Siren NexGen Economy ETF saw slight declines. In contrast, the Fidelity Crypto Industry and Digital Payments ETF, VanEck Digital Transformation ETF, and iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF achieved double-digit gains, highlighting varied performance across the sector.