Crypto investment products saw a powerful wave of inflows last week, making it one of the most notable periods for digital asset funds this year. Globally, exchange-traded crypto funds recorded a collective intake of $1.1 billion.
Bitcoin takes the spotlight with dominant inflows
The majority of these inflows were funneled into Bitcoin-focused products, which attracted approximately $871 million. This marks the second-largest weekly inflow of the year so far, only topped by mid-January’s record $2.17 billion.
Recent data highlights a resurgence in institutional interest, as investors ramp up their exposure to crypto assets amid increased confidence.
Analysts attribute this uptick to a renewed appetite for risk among investors. Signs of an impending ceasefire in the Middle East and lower-than-expected inflation and spending data from the US have further supported this momentum.
Despite volatility in spot markets, Bitcoin’s price reclaimed the $70,000 threshold and briefly topped $73,000. Still, lackluster overall market sentiment points to separate dynamics driving demand for regulated investment products.
Ether rebounds after weeks of outflows
Ether-based investment products signaled a rebound after three consecutive weeks of outflows, drawing about $196.5 million in fresh investments. This suggests a revival of short-term investor interest in Ethereum-linked assets.
However, looking at the year to date, Ether remains one of the few major assets with net outflows, tallying up a total of $130 million in withdrawals so far.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin stands out with roughly $1.9 billion in inflows this year, accounting for 83% of all crypto investment product inflows and reinforcing its leadership in the market.
Short Bitcoin positions also saw increased activity last week, with roughly $20 million in inflows—marking the most active week for bearish bets since November 2024.
Among other assets, XRP investment products attracted nearly $19 million in inflows, while Solana products posted a modest outflow of $2.5 million.
On a regional basis, nearly all inflows originated from the United States, accounting for $1 billion—or 95% of the total. US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs alone contributed $786.3 million.
Germany was the next most significant contributor, recording $34.6 million in inflows. Meanwhile, Canada and Switzerland saw more modest levels, with $7.8 million and $6.9 million, respectively.
