Global crypto investment products attracted $1.1 billion in inflows last week, marking the sector's most significant growth since early January. Data released by CoinShares highlights a sharp rebound in investor interest following weeks of volatile trading.
James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, attributed the surge to softer U.S. consumer price index data and a reduction in geopolitical tensions. These factors helped restore risk appetite among institutional investors, who have been navigating a complex macroeconomic landscape.
Nearly all capital flowed into U.S.-based products, which accounted for approximately 95% of the total weekly intake. While trading volumes rose 13% to $21 billion, activity remains below the year-to-date average of $31 billion.
Bitcoin leads sector recovery
Bitcoin products emerged as the primary driver of the latest rally, securing $872 million in inflows. This push has brought total year-to-date inflows for bitcoin-linked assets to nearly $2 billion.
Despite the bullish sentiment for spot bitcoin, some investors continued to hedge their positions. Short-bitcoin products saw $20.2 million in inflows, the highest weekly total for such products since November 2024.
Ethereum products also saw a notable recovery, recording $196.5 million in inflows. The performance offers a brief reprieve for the asset, which remains in negative territory for the year with outflows totaling $130 million.
Other assets saw mixed results. XRP products added $19.3 million, while multi-asset funds brought in $3 million. Solana products bucked the broader trend, losing $2.5 million during the same period.
Regional data confirms that the United States remains the primary hub for institutional crypto investment. Germany followed with $34.6 million in inflows, while Canada and Switzerland recorded $7.8 million and $6.9 million respectively. Total assets under management across the global sector have now returned to levels not seen since early February.
