Investments in cryptocurrency products have witnessed continuous inflows for ten consecutive weeks, totaling $176 million last week and marking a cumulative influx of $1.76 billion over this period, according to CoinShares’ recent report. The surge in inflows aligns with the broader positive market sentiment, as most cryptocurrencies showed an upward trend in prices last week.
This surge in digital asset fund investments follows a sluggish period earlier in the year, including several weeks of net outflows. The recent uptick reflects a resurgence in confidence among savvy investors, sparked by the ongoing bull run in the crypto market since mid-October. These consistent inflows have surpassed levels last seen during the crypto boom of 2021.
Bitcoin dominated the inflows last week, drawing $133 million, confirming its status as the top choice for institutional investors. The anticipation surrounding spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US has intensified interest in Bitcoin, propelling its price above various resistance levels, including the recent milestone of $42,000.
The positive momentum extended to altcoins as well. Ethereum recorded inflows of $31 million, continuing its five-week streak with a total of $134 million. Additionally, multi-asset investment products saw $2.3 million in new investments.
While Solana and XRP attracted inflows of $4.3 million and $0.5 million respectively, Litecoin experienced outflows of $0.2 million. Short Bitcoin products, after three weeks of outflows, received $3.6 million in inflows.
In terms of regions, major inflows originated from Canada, Germany, and the US, amounting to $79 million, $57 million, and $54 million respectively. Conversely, Australia and Sweden witnessed outflows of $0.5 million and $0.2 million. However, overall trends indicate a continued bullish sentiment among institutions in the crypto market’s long-term prospects.
The sustained influx mirrors a bullish sentiment reminiscent of the past in the crypto industry, marking the largest run of inflows since October 2021 when the US launched futures-based ETFs. Assets under management have surged by 107% this year to reach $46.2 billion, although still below the 2021 peak of $86.6 billion. Yet, this trend hints at sustained institutional interest in crypto, potentially setting the stage for a resurgence in the coming year.
