$2.67B Bitcoin Inflows Push Digital Assets to Record $48.7B YTD

Digital asset investment products continued to attract strong inflows last week. It reached US$3.17 billion despite recent market volatility. Year-to-date (YTD) inflows have now surged to a record US$48.7 billion. This shows growing investor interest in cryptocurrencies as a mainstream asset class.

Bitcoin remained the top performer. It drew US$2.67 billion in new investment over the week. Ethereum followed with US$338 million. Solana (SOL) and XRP saw slower inflows of US$93.3 million and US$61.6 million, respectively. Analysts note that despite tariff-related market corrections. While investors are continuing to back major digital assets.

Record Trading Volumes Amid Price Corrections

Trading activity in digital assets reached all-time highs last week. Exchange traded product (ETP) volumes totaled US$53 billion for the week, doubling the 2025 weekly average. Friday alone recorded a daily volume of US$15.3 billion. This marks the largest single-day trading figure on record.

Chart: Weekly Crypto Asset Flows (US$m) by CoinShares Research Blog

Despite these impressive trading numbers. Total assets under management (AuM) fell 7% to US$242 billion following the US-China tariff related corrections. This shows that while market prices may fluctuate, investor confidence and activity remain robust.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Show Resilience

Bitcoin strong inflows underscore its continuing appeal. With YTD inflows hitting US$30.2 billion, the digital gold remains the preferred entry point for investors. Friday market dip saw record daily volumes of US$10.4 billion. But outflows were minimal, totaling just US$0.39 million, indicating strong buying support. Ethereum showed a mixed picture. It attracted US$338 million in inflows over the week. Friday saw US$172 million in outflows, the largest of any digital asset. Analysts interpret this as a temporary pullback. With investors possibly treating Ethereum as more vulnerable during volatile periods.

SOL and XRP Struggle to Maintain Momentum

Solana and XRP, awaiting upcoming US ETF launches. They experienced slower inflows last week. SOL saw US$93.3 million, while XRP drew US$61.6 million. This slowdown may reflect cautious investor sentiment. Amid market turbulence and uncertainty over regulatory developments. Despite the slower inflows, these projects maintain strong community and institutional interest. Many market participants remain optimistic about their growth potential. Especially with the introduction of new investment products and ETFs in the United States.

Outlook for the Digital Asset Market

Overall, the strong inflows into Bitcoin and other major cryptos. That suggests continued institutional and retail appetite. Analysts highlight that high trading volumes are combined with record YTD inflows. That indicates a market that is maturing and increasingly resilient. While geopolitical and regulatory factors may create short term volatility. 

The trend toward mainstream adoption of digital assets remains clear. Investors continue to see value in diversifying portfolios with crypto. The current inflows reflect growing confidence in the long term prospects of the sector. As digital asset markets evolve. The monitoring of fund flows, trading volumes and investor behavior will remain key to understanding where capital is moving. Also, which assets are attracting the most confidence from global investors.