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- Crypto investment products saw net inflows of $572 million last week, with the shift fueled by U.S. approval for cryptocurrency use in 401(k) retirement accounts.
- Ethereum led all single-asset inflows with $268 million, taking its year-to-date inflows to a record $8.2 billion and pushing Ethereum-related assets under management to $32.6 billion.
The week came with a change in fortunes as digital asset fund inflows turned positive last week, as about $572 million in capital was attracted. The turnaround followed an initial $1 billion outflow from the crypto market, which market analysts link to investor caution sparked by weaker-than-expected U.S. payroll figures.
How Momentum Shifted From Outflows To Inflows
The momentum changed midweek as U.S authorities gave the green light on cryptocurrencies being used in 401(k) retirement accounts, leading to another buying spree. The policy change led to new inflows worth roughly $1.57 billion towards the end of the week that cancelled earlier losses. However, trading activity in exchange-traded products tied to digital assets was down roughly 23% from last month, a slowdown often associated with summer trading lulls.
In a regional perspective, inflows were headed by North America. The United States absorbed around $608 million while Canadian crypto investment vehicles added approximately $16.5 million, according to CoinShares data.
Europe, by contrast, continued to show a negative sentiment. Combined outflows from Germany, Sweden, and Switzerland reached US$54.3 million, indicating a divergence in regional investor appetite.
Bitcoin, Ethereum & Other Crypto Fund Inflows Surge
Ethereum (ETH) emerged as the standout performer among single-asset products. It became the most inflow of any cryptocurrency throughout the period to the tune of $268 million, as reported by CNF. Such additions took year-to-date inflows for ETH investment products to a record $8.2 billion. The recent months of price appreciation have also elevated the assets under management related to Ethereum to a new $32.6 billion, which indicates an increase of 82% in 2025 alone.
Bitcoin products also registered a resurgence following two successive withdrawal weeks. The long Bitcoin positions have increased by US$260 million, and the short Bitcoin instruments were drawn by US$4 million, indicating a decrease in a bearish mood. Market analysts believe that BTC could catch up to gold’s lead in 2025, as mentioned in our previous post.
Further, in the altcoin arena, Solana (SOL) remained popular among alternative verge assets as it received about $21.8 million in inflows. Ripple’s XRP came right on its heels with $18.4 million as institutional interest in cryptos remained steady. A considerable activity was also witnessed in Near Protocol (NEAR), which earned around $10.1 million of new funds.
Amid the resurgence of interest, Bitcoin price was up 1.58% today, trading at $120,372 at press time. Moreover, Ethereum price gained significantly, holding above the $4,180 level. Whilst, XRP price also boasted gains, trading at $3.22 as Solana price stood at $179.34 with a slight drop. Akin to Solana, NEAR also defied the overall bullish trend in the market with a 2.94% drop to $2.66 today.
