Digital asset investment products recorded approximately $1.4 billion in net inflows last week, according to the latest CoinShares report, marking the strongest weekly total since January 2026. The figure also extends the market’s recovery to a third straight week of positive flows, suggesting that institutional capital is steadily returning after a softer start to the year.
Bitcoin dominated as ETFs remained the main entry route
Bitcoin products accounted for the bulk of last week’s demand, attracting about $1.115 billion in inflows. The data reinforces Bitcoin’s role as the primary institutional gateway into digital assets. A large share of this capital went into exchange-traded products, with BlackRock’s iShares offerings standing out after posting roughly $1.042 billion in net inflows.
Across the broader market, regulated vehicles remained central to allocation decisions. Nearly $996 million of Bitcoin inflows came through ETFs and similar products, underlining investor preference for structures that offer regulatory clarity and easier access. Even so, inflows were not evenly distributed across all managers. Some providers, including Grayscale and 21Shares, experienced modest outflows, pointing more to product-level rotation and competition than to any broad retreat from the asset class.
Ethereum recovered, while altcoin sentiment stayed mixed
Ethereum investment products also rebounded, bringing in around $328 million over the week. That pickup suggests improving confidence in ETH as market conditions stabilize. Beyond the two largest assets, however, positioning remained selective. Products tied to XRP posted $56.2 million in net outflows, while Solana products lost $2.3 million, indicating continued caution across the wider altcoin market.
Macro and geopolitical shifts supported risk appetite
CoinShares Head of Research James Butterfill said the latest inflow trend was supported by both macroeconomic and geopolitical developments. Easing tensions linked to U.S.-Iran discussions helped improve broader risk appetite, while Bitcoin’s move above $76,000 during the week, its highest level since the February correction, added momentum to bullish positioning.
Inflation data also provided a constructive backdrop. The report noted that U.S. March CPI came in at 3.3% year-on-year, while core CPI stood at 2.6%. In that context, inflation pressures do not appear broadly entrenched, which has been supportive for risk assets including cryptocurrencies.
U.S. investors led global allocations
Regionally, the United States dominated flows with about $1.49 billion in inflows, accounting for most of the global total. Switzerland moved in the opposite direction, recording $137.8 million in outflows, while activity in other regions remained relatively limited. Taken together, the latest data points to renewed institutional engagement and highlights the central role of Bitcoin ETFs in shaping today’s crypto fund landscape.