Hedera (HBAR) is drawing renewed investor focus ahead of several major ETF decisions in the United States. According to recent filings, six ETF applications have now included HBAR among their assets. These range from single-asset proposals like the Grayscale Hedera Trust and Canary HBAR ETF to broader index products such as the KraneShares CF Large Cap Crypto ETF and the Canary American-Made Crypto ETF.
Approval probabilities for these filings sit between 35% and 80%, with review windows expected between Q4 2025 and mid-2026. The presence of multiple filings, including from top issuers like Grayscale and KraneShares, signals expanding institutional interest in Hedera’s ecosystem and its role within the next generation of regulated digital-asset investment products.
Development Activity Surges to Second in RWA Rankings
Beyond ETF developments, Hedera continues to demonstrate impressive technical growth. Data from Santiment places Hedera second among all Real World Asset (RWA) projects in development activity, trailing only Chainlink and ahead of Avalanche, Stellar, and IOTA.
The ranking, based on GitHub commits over the past 30 days, highlights Hedera’s sustained momentum in building enterprise-grade blockchain solutions. Key focus areas include tokenization frameworks, supply chain efficiency tools, and DeFi infrastructure tied to real-world assets, all contributing to its long-term utility and ecosystem expansion.
HBAR Price Holds Steady Despite Broader Market Weakness
According to CoinMarketCap data, HBAR is currently trading around $0.1721, reflecting a 4.4% weekly decline as the broader crypto market experiences consolidation. Despite short-term pressure, trading volumes remain robust at $201 million over the last 24 hours, while Hedera’s total market capitalization stands near $7.3 billion.
Analysts suggest the pullback reflects macro-driven volatility rather than weakness specific to Hedera. The asset continues to show resilience within the top 20 cryptocurrencies, maintaining steady network usage and investor engagement.
Outlook: Building Toward Long-Term Growth
With strong fundamentals, consistent developer progress, and a growing lineup of ETF applications, Hedera appears positioned for strategic growth heading into 2026. The network’s combination of institutional visibility, technical momentum, and ecosystem stability suggests it could become one of the key beneficiaries of the next wave of regulated crypto investment products.
