Crypto Inflows Hit $1.3 Billion Despite Price Volatility

Despite recent price declines, crypto inflows soared to $1.3 billion last week. It marks the fifth consecutive week of positive inflows, demonstrating sustained investor confidence in the cryptocurrency market.

Interestingly, Ethereum inflows almost doubled the positive flows into Bitcoin, marking a notable paradigm shift.

Crypto Inflows Reached $1.3 Billion Last Week

The latest CoinShares report indicates that crypto inflows reached $1.3 billion last week. Specifically, Bitcoin saw inflows of $407 million, while Ethereum saw significant ‘buying the dip’ after its price dropped to $2,500, leading to inflows of $793 million.

Analysts attribute Ethereum’s inflows to the hype around the upcoming Pectra upgrade.

“Ethereum is still holding its uptrend support since May 2023. Last week, Ethereum ETFs had over $400 million in inflows. ETH big upgrades are coming next month. Trump is still buying and holding ETH. Mark my words; Once Ethereum goes above $4,000, it’ll pump like crazy,” one analyst observed.

This surge in crypto inflows follows a week where crypto investments saw $527 million in inflows amid the DeepSeek AI frenzy and Donald Trump’s tariffs on several countries. The continued interest highlights how institutional and retail investors capitalize on market dips to accumulate digital assets.

However, the market corrections over the five trading sessions saw the AUM (asset under management) of ETPs drop to $163 billion. This represents a drop of around 10% from the all-time high of $181 billion established in late January.

Notwithstanding, global ETPs remain the largest Bitcoin holder compared to any other entity.

“With ETPs globally now representing 7.1% of the current market capitalization, making them the largest holder relative to any other entity,” an excerpt in the report stated.

Trading volumes remained steady at $20 billion for the week, suggesting active repositioning among traders and investors amid recent price fluctuations. US President Donald Trump’s tariffs were a key trigger for the corrections, leading to a historic liquidation event in the crypto market.

More Altcoin ETFs on the Horizon

In a related development, Nasdaq has formally filed 19b-4 forms with the US SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) to list and trade two ETPs from CoinShares. First, the CoinShares XRP ETF and second, the Litecoin ETF, with the proposed funds expected to provide investors exposure to XRP and LTC, respectively.

CoinShares is not alone—other firms such as Grayscale, WisdomTree, Bitwise, and Canary Capital have also submitted filings for an XRP ETF, as reported in recent filings with the SEC.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently stated that an XRP ETF is inevitable, emphasizing the growing demand for structured investment vehicles that provide regulated exposure to the asset.

Similarly, Litecoin ETFs are gaining traction, with Canary Capital and Grayscale applying for their respective funds. Nasdaq has also filed to list a Litecoin ETF, further reflecting the expanding market for crypto investment products.

This surge in ETF filings aligns with broader industry trends, where institutional players seek regulated investment vehicles for alternative digital assets.

As speculation around a Litecoin ETF builds, on-chain data reveals that whales are increasing their LTC holdings, anticipating potential regulatory approval.

Such accumulation trends have historically been early indicators of strong institutional and retail demand.