Global cryptocurrency investment products witnessed a significant outflow of $726 million last week, with the United States taking the lead in losses. According to James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, this wave of withdrawals matches the largest recorded outflows from earlier this year in March, reflecting a substantial shift in sentiment within the crypto market.
The United States Recorded the Largest Outflows
While the United States remains a dominant force in the crypto space, its recent outflow underscores the challenges faced amidst regulatory scrutiny and market turbulence. CoinSharesâ report revealed that the US recorded $721 million in outflows while Canada also saw outflows of $28 million. However, Germany and Switzerland experienced an inflow of $16.3 million and $3.2 million respectively.
Notably, Bitcoin experienced outflow of $643 million. On the other hand, short Bitcoin products saw inflows of $3.9 million. Alongside Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies experienced outflows, albeit to a lesser extent. Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, witnessed outflows amounting to $98 million as investors diversified their portfolios amid market uncertainties.Â
This exodus of funds comes amid growing uncertainty about potential interest rate cuts by central banks, leading to widespread investor caution. Amongst all the digital assets, Solana experienced the highest inflow of $6.2 million.Â
Crypto Investment Products Also See Positive Sentiment
Recall that in July, a report from CoinShares also revealed that crypto investment products experienced an influx of $245 million. James Butterfill also highlighted a surge in trading volumes since May, reaching $14.8 billion. Specifically, the surge was driven by the launch of spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Furthermore, crypto investment products attracted $1.35 billion in inflows, that same month. Asset managers like BlackRock, Ark Investment, Fidelity Investment, and Grayscale Investment contributed to this huge inflows. Intriguingly, exchange-traded product volume increased by 45% weekly to $12.9 billion, representing 22% of broader crypto market volumes. Also, Bitcoin-based investments were not left out of the rally, amassing $1.27 billion in inflows at the beginning of the month.Â
Ethereum ETFs Break Outflow Trend With $5.8M Inflow
On August 28, the ETH ETFs in the United States made a significant comeback, recording a total net inflow of $5.8 million. This positive turn marks the conclusion of nine days of continuous net outflows. SoSoValue data revealed that BlackRockâs ETHA led the pack with $8.4 million in inflows in its digital asset products. Fidelityâs FETH followed BlackRock with an inflow of $1.26 million.
On the other hand, certain ETF issuers like Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) experienced a net outflow of $3.81 million. Generally, the nine-spot ETH ETFs saw a trading volume of $151.57 million, notably lower than the $900 million in late July. Meanwhile, trading veteran Peter Brandt recently predicted a potential Ethereum price crash below $2,000. If such a significant price drop occurs, it may increase volatility and potential outflows from Ethereum ETFs as investors react to the market conditions.
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