Key Takeaways
- Crypto investment products saw $1.06 billion in inflows last week despite geopolitical tensions.
- Bitcoin led with $793 million, while Ethereum attracted a strong $315 million inflow.
- The U.S. accounted for 96% of flows, while Hong Kong recorded its largest weekly inflow since August 2025.
Crypto investment products posted strong inflows last week despite escalating geopolitical tensions, according to the latest CoinShares Digital Asset Fund Flows weekly report.
Investors poured $1.06 billion into cryptocurrency ETPs and ETFs, marking the third consecutive week of positive flows and underscoring the sector’s growing appeal as a potential safe-haven asset class.
Total Flows Show Sustained Momentum
The $1.06 billion inflow extends a positive streak that has already delivered $2.2 billion over three weeks.
This offsets much of the $3 billion in outflows recorded during the previous five-week downturn.
Market participants appear increasingly confident in crypto’s long-term value proposition, even as global headlines remain volatile.
Short-BTC products surprisingly attracted an additional $8.1 million, suggesting some investors are hedging or positioning for short-term volatility.
Overall, however, the broader trend remains positive.
Bitcoin (BTC) once again dominated the narrative, capturing 75% of total weekly flows with $793 million in fresh capital.
The flagship cryptocurrency continues to reinforce its status as a relative safe haven compared with equities and traditional commodities during periods of geopolitical stress.
The three-week Bitcoin inflow run now stands at $2.2 billion, nearly offsetting the earlier $3.0 billion outflow streak.
Not All Altcoins Showed Resilience
Ethereum (ETH) followed closely behind Bitcoin with $315 million in inflows, marking one of its strongest weekly performances in recent months.
Year-to-date flows for Ethereum are now approaching a net-neutral position, helped in part by the launch of new staking-related ETF products in the U.S.
Not all altcoins shared in the optimism. XRP recorded $76 million in outflows for the second consecutive week, extending a modest but persistent retreat.
This marks one of the few negative spots in an otherwise upbeat report and may reflect ongoing regulatory uncertainty surrounding the token.
Other altcoins were not broken out individually in the report, and the broader multi-asset category remained relatively quiet compared with Bitcoin and Ethereum.
The combination of spot Ethereum ETFs and staking-enabled products appears to be resonating with investors seeking both price exposure and yield in a higher-for-longer interest-rate environment.
U.S. Dominates Crypto Fund Flows, Asia and Europe Mixed
The United States accounted for a staggering 96% of global inflows, cementing its position as the epicenter of digital asset investment activity.
European flows were more fragmented: Canada added $19.4 million, Switzerland contributed $10.4 million, while Germany saw its first weekly outflow of the year at $17.1 million.
Asia delivered a bright spot. Hong Kong posted $23.1 million in inflows, its largest weekly figure since August 2025, signaling renewed appetite among regional investors and possible momentum from local product approvals.
Since the onset of the Iran-related geopolitical disruptions, digital asset ETP AUM has surged 9.4% to $140 billion.
This growth underscores how quickly capital can rotate into crypto during periods of macro uncertainty, especially when Bitcoin is perceived as “digital gold.”
The CoinShares report suggests that digital assets are increasingly viewed as a portfolio diversifier, capable of attracting capital during periods of macro uncertainty.
Bitcoin’s outsized share of inflows, combined with Ethereum’s staking-driven momentum, indicates that institutional adoption of digital asset products continues to expand.
Looking ahead, markets remain focused on U.S. regulatory clarity, potential interest-rate cuts, and further ETF product innovation.
If the current inflow trend continues, digital asset assets under management could approach new highs before the end of Q2 2026.
Prashant Jha is a seasoned crypto journalist based in Delhi, India, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science Engineering. Passionate about the evolving world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, he has been a dedicated voice in the industry since 2018. Prashant’s expertise lies in regulatory reporting, where he unravels complex legal and financial developments with clarity and precision. Before joining CCN in 2024, he honed his craft at Cointelegraph, establishing himself as a trusted name in crypto journalism.
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