Cryptocurrency funds see record inflows of nearly $6 billion
- Record inflows of nearly $6 billion into crypto funds
- Bitcoin and Ethereum lead global institutional investments
- US asset managers account for most of the investments
Cryptocurrency investment products reached a historic milestone by recording $5,95 billion in net inflows last week, the highest weekly figure ever. accounted for by CoinShares The sharp rise was driven by a delayed reaction to the U.S. interest rate cut and weaker-than-expected economic data, which reignited investor appetite for digital assets.
According to James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares:
“We believe this was due to a delayed response to the FOMC interest rate cut, compounded by very weak employment data, as indicated by Wednesday's ADP payrolls release, and concerns about the stability of the U.S. government following the shutdown.”
The strong inflow pushed total assets under management (AUM) in crypto funds to a new record of $254 billion. Bitcoin played a central role in this surge, reaching $125.750 on Sunday, after rising more than 10% this week. Ethereum followed suit, surpassing $4.500 again, and the GMCI 30 index, which tracks major cryptocurrencies, also posted significant gains.
US-based funds dominated inflows, totaling $5 billion in the period—the largest volume ever recorded in a single week. In Switzerland, investment products raised $563 million, while in Germany, the total reached $312 million, the second-highest figure ever recorded in the country.
Among assets, Bitcoin funds led the way, with $3,55 billion in new inflows. US spot Bitcoin ETFs alone accounted for $3,2 billion, with BlackRock's IBIT (Investment Fund) adding $1,8 billion.
Ethereum products also attracted significant capital, with $1,48 billion in weekly inflows, bringing the year's total to $13,7 billion—nearly three times the 2024 total. BlackRock's ETHA accounted for $691,7 million of that.
Furthermore, Solana and XRP achieved their best performances in history. Solana's holdings totaled $706,5 million, while XRP's holdings reached $219,4 million, solidifying institutional investors' growing interest in the market's leading altcoins.
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