- •Crypto funds hit record inflows as Bitcoin and Ethereum surge.
- •U.S. investors drive $5 billion into digital asset products globally.
- •Institutional confidence rises with record‑breaking crypto fund participation worldwide.
Global crypto investment products have witnessed a remarkable surge, recording net inflows of $5.95 billion last week, according to CoinShares. Analysts attributed the sharp increase to a delayed market reaction to the Federal Open Market Committee’s recent rate cut, alongside weaker U.S. employment data and renewed concerns about government stability following the shutdown.
Bitcoin’s strong price movement played a major role in this growth. The leading cryptocurrency climbed more than 10 percent last week to reach a record $125,750 on Sunday. Ethereum also advanced over 10 percent, reclaiming the $4,500 mark. As a result, total assets under management across crypto funds surged to an all‑time high of $254 billion, highlighting renewed investor confidence in digital assets.
U.S. Dominates Global Crypto Fund Inflows
Across regions, U.S.-based digital asset investment products led the charge, posting a record $5 billion in net inflows. Switzerland followed with $563 million, setting its own weekly record, while Germany attracted $312 million in new investments, marking its second‑highest inflow week ever.
Bitcoin‑based funds were the primary drivers, accounting for $3.55 billion of the total inflows. Notably, spot Bitcoin exchange‑traded funds in the U.S. saw $3.2 billion in net inflows, with BlackRock’s IBIT alone contributing $1.8 billion. Ethereum investment products also experienced strong demand, adding $1.48 billion last week and pushing year‑to‑date inflows to a record $13.7 billion.
Moreover, the newly launched spot Ethereum ETFs in the U.S. added $1.3 billion, with BlackRock’s ETHA leading at $691.7 million. Solana products followed with a record‑breaking $706.5 million in weekly inflows, bringing total year‑to‑date inflows to $2.6 billion. XRP funds saw notable momentum as well, attracting $219.4 million globally, while other altcoins recorded minimal inflows.
Analysts Expect Continued Institutional Momentum
According to CoinShares Head of Research James Butterfill, the surge likely reflects institutional investors repositioning after the rate cut and responding to macroeconomic uncertainty. He emphasized that the broad‑based inflows demonstrate growing trust in digital‑asset investment vehicles managed by major firms such as BlackRock, Bitwise, Fidelity, Grayscale, ProShares, and 21Shares.
Overall, the past week marked a milestone for the crypto investment landscape, as record‑breaking inflows reinforced optimism and set new benchmarks for institutional participation in the digital asset sector.