Key Insights:
- Digital asset investment products recorded $3.3 billion in weekly inflows from Sept. 8 to 12.
- Bitcoin ETPs led with $2.4 billion inflows while Ethereum ended an eight-day outflow streak.
- Total assets under management reached $239 billion, approaching August’s all-time highs.
Digital asset exchange-traded products (ETPs) experienced their strongest weekly performance in months, attracting $3.3 billion in net inflows during the Sept. 8-12 period.
CoinShares reported that the surge followed weaker-than-expected US macroeconomic data that boosted investor appetite for crypto assets.
Total assets under management for crypto ETPs climbed to $239 billion by week’s end, marking the highest level since early August’s record $244 billion peak. The influx represented a sharp reversal from recent outflow trends that had pressured the sector.
Bitcoin ETF Drive Market Recovery
Bitcoin investment products captured the largest share of weekly inflows with $2.4 billion in net additions.
The figure marked Bitcoin ETPs’ strongest weekly performance since July and demonstrated renewed institutional confidence in the flagship cryptocurrency. US-based Bitcoin ETF dominated trading activity during the period.
Farside Investors’ data indicated that BlackRock’s IBIT recorded $366.2 million in inflows on Sept. 11, its strongest single-day performance of the week.
Fidelity’s FBTC added $315.2 million on Sept. 12, while Bitwise’s BITB contributed $168.2 million across multiple trading sessions.
Grayscale’s GBTC continued experiencing outflows, but at a reduced pace compared to previous weeks. The fund shed $222.9 million on Sept. 4 but posted smaller daily outflows throughout the Sept. 8-12 period.
Short-Bitcoin products recorded modest outflows during the week, reducing their combined assets under management to just $86 million.
The decline suggested a reduction in bearish sentiment among institutional investors.
Ethereum ETPs End Prolonged Outflow Streak
Ethereum investment products posted $646 million in weekly inflows, ending eight consecutive trading days of net outflows.
The reversal marked a significant shift in sentiment toward the second-largest cryptocurrency.
Ethereum ETPs recorded four straight days of inflows during the Sept. 8-12 period.
BlackRock’s ETHA led with $168.2 million in weekly additions, while Fidelity’s FETH contributed $88.3 million on Sept. 11 alone.
Grayscale’s ETHE continued to shed assets, but at a slower rate. The fund posted $167.3 million in outflows on Sept. 4 but reduced daily redemptions throughout the following week.
The Ethereum ETP recovery coincided with improved network fundamentals and anticipation of upcoming protocol upgrades. Institutional investors viewed recent price weakness as a buying opportunity.
Regional Investment Patterns Emerge
The US dominated global crypto ETP flows with $3.2 billion in weekly inflows. The figure represented 97% of total global additions and highlighted American institutional appetite for digital asset exposure.
Germany recorded the second-largest regional inflows at $160 million for the week. Friday marked Germany’s second-largest daily crypto ETP inflows on record, demonstrating growing European institutional adoption.
Switzerland bucked the global trend with $92 million in weekly outflows. The redemptions partially offset broader European gains but failed to dampen overall regional enthusiasm.
Canada contributed $14.1 million in weekly inflows while maintaining steady institutional participation. Hong Kong added $5.4 million during the period, suggesting modest Asian institutional interest.
Altcoins Gain Traction
Solana investment products posted their strongest week on record with $198 million in net inflows. Friday alone accounted for $145 million in additions, marking the largest single-day performance to date for Solana ETPs.
Multi-asset crypto products recorded minimal activity with just $1.1 million in weekly outflows. The slight decline suggested investors preferred single-asset exposure during the period.
XRP-focused products attracted $32.5 million in weekly inflows while maintaining steady institutional interest. Smaller altcoin products, including Sui and Chainlink, posted modest gains.
Aave and Avalanche products experienced minor outflows of $1.08 million and $0.66 million, respectively. The declines remained minimal compared to major cryptocurrency gains.
Market Outlook Strengthens
The $3.3 billion weekly influx pushed crypto ETP assets under management near record territory. End-of-week price gains across cryptos supported portfolio valuations and encouraged additional institutional participation.
CoinShares data confirmed the week marked a decisive shift in institutional sentiment following months of mixed flows. Weaker US economic indicators appeared to drive safe-haven demand for digital assets among professional investors.
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs led the recovery with combined inflows exceeding $3 billion.
The concentration suggested institutional focus remained on established cryptocurrencies despite growing altcoin product availability.