Digital asset investment products climb to new highs on record inflows
Digital asset investment products saw record inflows of $1.44 billion over the past week, bringing year-to-date inflows to $17.8 billion, easily surpassing 2021’s $10.6 billion, according to the latest data from CoinShares. The strong performance shows that despite mixed market sentiment, investor interest in digital assets remains strong.
Bitcoin (BTC) was the best-performing asset this week, recording $1.35 billion in inflows, marking its fifth-largest weekly inflow on record. However, Bitcoin short positions also saw their largest weekly outflow since April at $86 million, which may reflect investor concerns about recent price declines.
Ethereum (ETH) also performed well, with inflows of $72 million, largely driven by expectations that the U.S. may approve a spot ETF. Altcoins Solana, Avalanche, and Chainlink also received inflows of $4.4 million, $2 million, and $1.3 million, respectively.
Despite strong inflows, overall trading volume remains below average, at $8.9 billion for the week, down from this year's weekly average of $21 billion. This suggests that while investors are optimistic about the long-term outlook, they remain cautious in the short term.
Overall, the digital asset market remains mixed. Despite the recent increase in inflows, sluggish trading volumes suggest investors remain cautious. However, with the potential approval of a Bitcoin spot ETF by U.S. regulators and the continued development of the altcoin market, the market may see an upward trend in the coming months.