Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are on the verge of surpassing $1 trillion in assets by the end of this week, fueled by $30 billion in weekly inflows. October 2025 has already witnessed $180 billion in ETF inflows, indicating a significant shift towards passive, algorithm-driven investment strategies. Analyst Eric Balchunas suggests that the current pace of inflows could lead to a record-breaking month for crypto ETFs. The growing popularity of these funds is reshaping market dynamics, with algorithmic price discovery playing an increasingly prominent role.