With market sentiment beginning to brighten and interest rate pressures expected to ease, some investors are starting to position themselves for the next bull run.

And if history is any guide, the biggest gains often come early in a bull run—which means being prepared could make all the difference.

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer a smart way to gain diversified exposure to themes, sectors, and regions likely to thrive when markets rise.

With that in mind, here are five ASX ETFs worth considering for the next big market upswing. They are as follows:

BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)

If you're bullish on global technology, then the BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF is a great way to gain exposure to it. This ASX ETF tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, which includes 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq. That means big exposure to the likes of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN).

During bull markets, tech often leads the charge, and this fund has a proven track record of capturing this momentum.

BetaShares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX: RBTZ)

Few themes are more exciting than artificial intelligence and robotics. The BetaShares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF offers investors access to global companies driving innovation in these areas—including firms involved in automation, machine learning, and advanced manufacturing.

With companies like Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG), Keyence, and Fanuc in its portfolio, this ETF appears well-placed to benefit from the AI and robotics boom.

BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)

Asian tech companies have long been growth powerhouses, and the BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF gives you exposure to the region's biggest names.

This ASX ETF focuses on companies benefiting from trends such as digital payments, e-commerce, and cloud computing in fast-growing Asian economies. This includes the likes of Tencent, Alibaba, and Temu owner PDD Holdings.

iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV)

Sometimes, you don't need to get fancy. The iShares S&P 500 ETF gives investors exposure to the S&P 500—a broad basket of America's largest companies.

It is home to some of the world's most resilient businesses, including Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) and Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B), as well as tech giants like Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). In a bull market, these companies tend to ride the wave higher.

BetaShares Diversified All Growth ETF (ASX: DHHF)

Finally, the BetaShares Diversified All Growth ETF could be worth a look. It is a fully diversified growth ETF designed for long-term capital appreciation. It invests across Australian and international equities, with exposure to more than 9,000 stocks globally. That means you're getting a slice of the global economy in one simple trade.