Institutional appetite for crypto assets continues to surge, with digital asset funds bringing in $882 million in net inflows last week, according to data from CoinShares. The capital injection—marking the fourth consecutive week of gains—was driven primarily by Bitcoin, which accounted for more than 90% of the inflows.
Year-to-date, crypto funds have now attracted $6.7 billion in inflows, edging closer to the $7.3 billion peak reached in February. James Butterfill, Head of Research at CoinShares, attributed the renewed investor enthusiasm to a convergence of macroeconomic tailwinds and strategic adoption in the U.S.
“We believe the sharp increase in both prices and inflows is driven by a combination of factors: a global rise in M2 money supply, stagflationary risks in the U.S., and several U.S. states approving Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset,” Butterfill wrote in Monday’s report.
Bitcoin’s recent rally, which pushed its price above $105,000, has helped boost broader market sentiment. The GMCI 30 Index, which tracks the performance of the top 30 cryptocurrencies, rose 21.7% last week. Total assets under management (AUM) across crypto investment products climbed to $169.3 billion—approaching previous all-time highs.
Bitcoin ETFs Set Record as SUI Leads Among Altcoins
Spot Bitcoin ETFs played a key role in last week’s institutional surge. According to data from The Block, U.S.-based ETFs brought in $920 million in inflows, lifting their cumulative AUM to a record $62.9 billion—surpassing the February peak.
The United States continued to lead global inflows with $840 million. Other regions also saw modest gains, including Germany ($44.5 million) and Australia ($10.2 million). However, these gains were partially offset by regional outflows in Sweden ($12 million), Canada ($8 million), and Hong Kong ($4.3 million).
Despite Ethereum posting a 41.1% price increase over the week, ETH-linked investment products attracted just $1.5 million in inflows—dragged down by sizable redemptions from U.S.-based Ethereum ETFs.
Among altcoins, Sui (SUI) stood out with $11.7 million in inflows, outperforming Solana (SOL), which saw $3.4 million in net outflows. SUI has now captured $84 million in inflows year-to-date, surpassing Solana’s $76 million—a shift that underscores growing institutional interest in next-gen blockchain platforms.
Broader Market Trends Reflect Optimism and Diversification
The sustained momentum in digital asset inflows coincides with a broader wave of optimism across financial markets. Rumors of easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China gave way to confirmation over the weekend, as both countries announced a 90-day pause in their tariff war following negotiations in Geneva.
Analysts say macroeconomic stability, favorable regulatory developments, and increasing institutional participation are reinforcing the long-term bullish narrative for Bitcoin and other digital assets. The continued flow of capital into both dominant and emerging tokens like SUI suggests investors are pursuing a diversified strategy to gain exposure to crypto’s evolving landscape.
Quick Facts
- Crypto investment products recorded $882 million in net inflows last week, bringing the 2025 YTD total to $6.7 billion.
- Bitcoin-backed funds brought in $867 million, while U.S. spot BTC ETFs alone saw $920 million in inflows.
- Ethereum rose 41.1% in price but saw only $1.5 million in net inflows due to ETF redemptions.
- Sui (SUI) led altcoin inflows with $11.7 million, overtaking Solana in year-to-date institutional interest.
- A 90-day U.S.-China tariff truce improved risk sentiment, adding fuel to crypto market momentum.
