Election euphoria and Bitcoin's surge fuel $2.2 billion weekly investment boom. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
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Crypto investment products recorded another week of positive inflows.
Bitcoin-based investment products reeled in over $2 billion.
CoinShares pointed to election euphoria as the reason for the surge in inflows.
Cryptocurrency investment products attracted a record $2.2 billion in inflows last week, marking the second consecutive week of multi-billion dollar investments.
The surge in investor appetite was driven by election euphoria in the United States, according to data from CoinShares.
The inflows bring the total year-to-date investment in crypto products to a record $29.2 billion, with assets under management reaching an all-time high of over $100 billion.
The trend is a clear indication of growing institutional interest in cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin (BTC).
Bitcoin Continues to Dominate Institutional Interest
Bitcoin-based investment products once again led the charge, attracting $2.2 billion in inflows last week.
The surge in investment was fueled by a combination of factors, including the Bitcoin price surge and growing anticipation of a Republican victory in the U.S. election.
The price appreciation of Bitcoin, which is nearing its all-time high, also boosted investment in short-Bitcoin products, which recorded $8.9 million in inflows.
While Bitcoin continues to dominate institutional interest, Ethereum-based investment products lagged behind, recording a lackluster $9.5 million inflows despite a dedicated exchange-traded fund (ETF) market.
However, altcoins, such as Solana-based investment products, recorded $5.7 million in inflows, indicating a growing interest in alternative cryptocurrencies.
Multi-asset investment products, on the other hand, recorded a net outflow of $3.5 million, which is unusual given their tendency to attract investment during bearish markets.
U.S. Leads Geographical Inflows
The U.S. led the regional charts in asset inflows with a record $2.2 billion, thanks to its prominent ETF market. Germany followed closely, with $5.2 million in inflows.
Weekly flows based on country. Source: CoinShares.
According to CoinShares data, the euphoria surrounding the prospect of a Republican victory is likely driving the massive inflows.
The markets recorded minor outflows towards the end of last week, highlighting the volatile nature of Bitcoin due to the upcoming U.S. elections.
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