Digital asset investment funds just logged their biggest week ever, with $3.3 billion pouring in—pushing 2025’s year-to-date inflows past $10.8 billion and total AUM to a record $187.5 billion.
What’s Fueling the Surge?
Rising treasury yields, Moody’s credit outlook downgrade, and general economic jitters are pushing investors toward crypto. Bitcoin, long seen as a hedge, absorbed $2.9B of last week’s inflows alone—underscoring its role as the market’s anchor in volatile times.
Short-Bitcoin products also saw a modest $12.7M in inflows, hinting that some traders are hedging or anticipating volatility around the highs.
Meanwhile, XRP Breaks Its Winning Streak
For the first time in over 80 weeks, XRP saw an outflow—$37.2 million to be exact. After a long run of investor confidence, this sudden reversal may reflect shifting sentiment or risk-off repositioning.
Regional Highlights
- 🇺🇸 U.S.: +$3.2B
- 🇩🇪 Germany: +$41.5M
- 🇭🇰 Hong Kong: +$33.3M
- 🇨🇭 Switzerland: –$16.6M (profit-taking)
Should You Follow the Bitcoin Flow?
The numbers paint a strong picture: institutions are still favoring Bitcoin over altcoins, especially in times of macro stress. But the divergence with XRP is a clear reminder—crypto remains highly rotational and sentiment-driven.
Bottom Line: Bitcoin’s leadership remains intact for now, but keep an eye on altcoin positioning in coming weeks. Where money flows next could offer a clearer signal of the market’s next big rotation.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
