According to CoinShares Report: Digital asset investment products continue to shatter records, with inflows totaling $3.2 billion last week, marking the 10th consecutive week of positive flows. Year-to-date inflows have now reached an unprecedented $44.5 billion, more than quadrupling the inflows of any previous year, according to the latest Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report (Volume 213).
Bitcoin and Ethereum Lead the Pack
Bitcoin investment products accounted for $2 billion in inflows last week, bringing total inflows since the U.S. election to $11.5 billion. Ethereum also maintained its strong momentum, recording $1 billion in inflows for the seventh consecutive week, with total inflows over this period reaching $3.7 billion, signaling dramatically improved investor sentiment.
Trading volumes for Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) have averaged $21 billion per week this year, comprising 30% of Bitcoin traded on trusted exchanges. Bitcoin volumes on these exchanges have averaged $8.3 billion daily, doubling the liquidity of the FTSE 100.
Regional Inflows Reflect Global Interest
Broad positive sentiment was observed globally, with the United States, Switzerland, Germany, and Brazil leading the charge. These regions recorded inflows of $3.1 billion, $36 million, $33 million, and $25 million, respectively, highlighting the increasing global appetite for digital asset investment products.
Altcoins Gain Momentum
Altcoins also saw noteworthy inflows:
XRP: Recorded $145 million in inflows amid rising optimism for a U.S.-listed ETF.
Polkadot (DOT): Attracted $3.7 million in inflows.
Litecoin (LTC): Saw inflows of $2.2 million, reflecting growing interest in alternative assets.
Short Bitcoin investment products experienced $14.6 million in inflows following recent price gains, though their total assets under management remain relatively low at $130 million.
A Historic Year for Digital Assets
This year’s inflows underscore the growing acceptance of digital assets as a mainstream investment class. With $44.5 billion funneled into the market so far and robust liquidity on trusted exchanges, the outlook for digital assets continues to show remarkable strength.
