Digital asset investment products have seen a remarkable influx, reaching a total of $321 million for the second consecutive week. This surge in investments is primarily attributed to the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) recent decision to adopt a dovish stance, cutting interest rates by 50 basis points, which exceeded expectations. Following this rate cut, the total assets under management (AuM) in digital asset funds experienced a significant 9% growth.
Bitcoin Leads with Significant Inflows
Bitcoin (BTC) $94,398 has taken the lead in digital asset fund inflows, attracting $284 million. Despite the price fluctuations post-rate cut, short Bitcoin investment products only saw a modest inflow of $5.1 million. This trend indicates that investors are focusing more on potential rises rather than declines in Bitcoin.
Ethereum (ETH) $3,261, on the other hand, has shown a contrasting trend. For the fifth consecutive week, Ethereum investment products faced outflows, totaling $29 million last week. This decline is linked to ongoing withdrawals from the existing Grayscale Trust and low interest in recently launched exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
The popular altcoin Solana $188 (SOL) continues to experience small but consistent weekly inflows, with $3.2 million attracted last week. This suggests that investors remain interested in alternative projects.
Regional Distribution of Inflows: The U.S. Takes the Lead
Regionally, the highest inflow of $277 million came from the U.S., while Switzerland recorded its largest weekly inflow of the year at $63 million. Conversely, Germany, Sweden, and Canada saw outflows of $9.5 million, $7.8 million, and $2.3 million, respectively.
There is a noticeable increase in interest in digital asset investment products following the Fed’s interest rate cuts. Investors are continuing to assess market opportunities while closely monitoring central bank policies.