Bitcoin and Ethereum break records: $3.700 billion in inflows fuel institutional boom

Bitcoin and Ethereum are leading a historic week of multi-million-dollar inflows into digital asset funds, surpassing investment and volume records.

Digital asset investment products received $3.700 billion in net inflows last week, according to the latest report from CoinShares, “Volume 242: Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report.” This figure represents the second largest week of entries in the history of the sector, and consolidates an upward trend that already adds 13 consecutive weeks of positive flows, accumulating $22.700 billion so far this year.

According to James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, this milestone is due to a confluence of factors, including market maturation, growing institutional appetite, the expansion of cash ETFs, and greater regulatory clarity in key markets like the United States. 

The result of all this is that Bitcoin and Ethereum are consolidating as the pillars of global crypto investment, while other altcoins such as Solana and XRP show divergent dynamics that reveal the new map of capital preferences.

A new all-time high in assets under management

The investment boom has driven assets under management (AUM) in exchange-traded funds to a new all-time high of $211.000 billion, surpassing the $200.000 billion mark for the first time, according to the report. For the firm's experts, this milestone reflects not only market growth but also the effectiveness of exchange-traded products (ETPs) as investment vehicles. Trading volumes also soared, reaching $29.000 billion, double the weekly average for the year.

This increase in liquidity and trading activity strengthens the market infrastructure, facilitates the entry of new participants, and paves the way for even more robust expansion in the third and fourth half of 2025.

Bitcoin and Ethereum dominate institutional interest

Bitcoin led the week with $2.700 million in tickets, increasing its AuM to $179.500 billion, representing 54% of the total gold ETPs under management. This comparison isn't trivial: more and more investors are seeing Bitcoin as a safe haven asset, similar to gold, but with technological and portability advantages.

Ethereum, for its part, recorded $990 million in inflows, its fourth-highest ever. With 12 consecutive weeks of positive flows, Ethereum demonstrates remarkable consistency. In relative terms, its inflows represent 19,5% of its AuM, compared to Bitcoin's 9,8%, suggesting growing institutional conviction in its ecosystem, which spans from DeFi to NFTs and dApps.

Solana and XRP reflect market divergence

Among altcoins, Solana stood out with $92,6 million in inflows, while XRP saw $104 million in outflows. This divergence, according to Butterfill, could be explained by the perception of greater innovation and decentralization on Solana, compared to XRP's persistent regulatory challenges.

The dynamics between the two underscore the importance of strategic diversification in crypto portfolios. While Bitcoin and Ethereum dominate, other cryptocurrencies offer distinct opportunities, but also specific risks that must be rigorously evaluated.

Regionally, the United States leads while Europe fragments

The United States is positioning itself as the epicenter of institutional crypto investment, with $3.700 billion in inflows during the week. Spot Bitcoin ETFs reached a record $150.000 billion in total net value, with combined inflows of $2.2100 billion in just two days. BlackRock's IBIT dominated with $953,5 million in inflows, becoming the fastest ETF to reach $80.000 billion in AuM in history.

In contrast, Germany recorded outflows of $85,7 million, while Switzerland and Canada recorded more modest inflows of $658 million and $17,1 million, respectively. These differences reflect the impact of local factors such as regulation, taxation, and investment culture.

The transformation of the crypto market

Overall, the CoinShares report not only documents record-breaking figures but also reveals a structural transformation in the market. Growing confidence in Bitcoin as a regulated asset, the rise of ETFs, the maturation of Ethereum, and diversification into altcoins like Solana are shaping a new paradigm for digital investment.

Despite challenges such as volatility, regulation, and sustainability, the potential of cryptocurrencies to redefine the global financial system remains intact. With the evolution of blockchain technology and the development of new applications, the crypto market is heading into a new era of mass adoption, innovation, and institutional legitimization.