The Most Interesting New ETF Launches of March
More than 70 new funds were launched during the final month of the first quarter.
One of my favorite things to do as the month comes to a close is to scroll through etf.com’s ETF launches Tool. The tool details newly launched ETFs in the United States to aid in your research and help you identify trends in the ETF market.
It's the fastest way to catch up on the latest additions to the ever-expanding ETF universe. Just enter a custom date range or sort by year to view the ETFs launched during a specific time span. Some are eyebrow-raising, a few are truly innovative and most fall somewhere in between.
So far in 2025, 232 ETFs have launched, with more than 70 arriving in March alone. As usual, the latest batch offers a revealing snapshot of where investor demand—and issuer creativity—is heading.
Solana ETFs
Let’s start with Solana, the high-speed blockchain often billed as a next-gen Ethereum competitor. March saw the debut of the Solana ETF (SOLZ) and the 2x Solana ETF (SOLT)—the first ETFs tied to Solana, using futures contracts for exposure.
They represent the latest push to expand the number of crypto assets available in the ETF wrapper. That said, many investors are still waiting on spot Solana ETFs, which could arrive later this year—or in 2026—depending on how regulatory winds shift.
New Single-Stock ETFs
Crypto isn’t the only theme heating up. Single-stock ETFs continue to launch at a furious pace, with issuers now targeting increasingly speculative names.
A notable example: Two new leveraged funds tied to IonQ Inc. (IONQ), a quantum computing company with sky-high volatility. The Defiance Daily Target 2X Long IONQ ETF (IONX) and the GraniteShares 2x Long IONQ Daily ETF (IONL) offer aggressive traders a direct way to bet on the stock’s wild swings.
Another name that could draw attention: Reddit (RDDT). The social media company already carries meme stock energy, likely making the GraniteShares 2x Long RDDT Daily ETF (RDTL) a popular candidate among traders who gravitate to volatility.
Bitcoin Treasury ETFs
Meanwhile, crypto and corporate finance converged in a novel way with the REX Bitcoin Corporate Treasury Convertible Bond ETF (BMAX).
The fund invests in convertible bonds issued by companies that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets—combining fixed income with a dash of crypto upside.
Right now, it’s heavily weighted toward convertible bonds from Strategy Inc. (MSTR) (formerly MicroStrategy), with smaller stakes in bonds from MARA Holdings (MARA) and Riot Platforms Inc. (RIOT).
In a similar vein, Bitwise launched the Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF (OWNB), which targets the stocks of companies that have made Bitcoin a core part of their corporate strategy. Its current top holdings—all firms that hold at least 1,000 Bitcoin—include Strategy, MARA, CleanSpark, Riot Platforms and Boyaa Interactive.
Other New Launches
Not all the innovation was tied to crypto or leverage. Precidian Investments launched a set of currency-hedged ADR ETFs in March, offering exposure to international heavyweights like Arm Holdings, ASML Holding (ASML), Toyota Motor Corp. (TM) and STMicroelectronics (STM). The strategy could be especially appealing in a year marked by forex volatility.
In the world of Treasuries, the Roundhill Weekly T-Bill ETF (WEEK) debuted with a unique twist: a focus on weekly payouts. We’ve seen weekly payout ETFs before, but they’ve struggled to gain traction. Time will tell if WEEK’s fresh approach sparks more interest.
Finally, iShares quietly expanded its muni bond suite with the launch of the iShares Long-Term National Muni Bond ETF (LMUB).
With a 0.09% expense ratio and a duration of 10.3 years, LMUB offers longer-dated muni bond exposure than the flagship iShares National Muni Bond ETF (MUB), which charges 0.05% and has a shorter 6.8-year duration.
Long-term muni bonds aren’t always in vogue but, in today’s rate environment, they could appeal to income-seeking investors willing to take on more duration risk.
That’s just a sampling of March’s most interesting ETF launches, and more are coming every week. If you want to keep tabs on them in real time, bookmark etf.com’s ETF Launches Tool. It’s a great place to spot trends as they emerge.
