- Digital asset investment products saw $572 million in net inflows last week.
- The inflow was led by a record $268 million into Ethereum ETPs.
- A U.S. policy shift allowing digital assets in 401(k) plans triggered a sharp midweek reversal in sentiment, resulting in $1.57 billion in inflows.
Digital asset investment products saw a massive reversal last week, ending with $572 million in net inflows after a very rocky start, according to the latest report from CoinShares.
Latest data from CoinShares revealed the week began with $1 billion in outflows due to investor caution following weaker-than-expected US payroll data. However, momentum shifted sharply midweek as the U.S. government announced it would allow digital assets in 401(k) retirement plans, a move that triggered $1.57 billion in inflows in just the last two days of the week.
The result? All this new money pushed the market cap higher. Here’s our report on the crypto market hitting a new $4.13 trillion all-time high.
The US Leads, Europe Lags
The United States was the primary growth driver, recording $608 million in inflows, while Canada followed with $16.5 million. The U.S.’s year-to-date inflow now stands at over $29 billion.
In contrast, Europe continued to see net outflows, with Germany, Sweden, and Switzerland collectively losing $54.3 million. This divergence reflects differing regional risk appetites and regulatory climates. Sweden’s YTD flow stands at negative $340 million.
Ethereum Dominates with Record Inflows
In terms of digital assets, Ethereum exchange-traded products (ETPs) outperformed all other assets. They secured $268 million in inflows, the strongest week of the year.
This pushed Ethereum’s year-to-date inflows to a record $8.2 billion. Recent price appreciation has also propelled Ethereum’s assets under management to an all-time high of $32.6 billion, up 82% in 2025.
The effect of this inflow has been largely reflected in the Ethereum spot market. The coin is trading above $4,300 for the first time since 2021. Now optimism is higher that the ETH will break an all-time high soon amid ongoing inflows.
Bitcoin Rebounds, Altcoins See Uptick
Meanwhile, Bitcoin investment products snapped a two-week streak of outflows with $260 million in inflows. In parallel, short Bitcoin products saw $4 million in withdrawals, signalling improved sentiment toward the asset.
Similarly, the price of Bitcoin in the spot market also reflected the renewed optimism in the ETP investment space. Bitcoin touched $122,300 earlier today, showing determination to break a new all-time high after nearly a month of trading below.
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Notably, among altcoins, Solana ($21.8 million), XRP ($18.4 million), and Near ($10.1 million) attracted notable investor interest. This reflects broader diversification trends in the market as the overall sentiment improves.
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