Surge in Crypto Investments Highlighted by Institutional Inflows and Bitcoin ETF Success
By: Eva Baxter
Institutional investors are increasingly driving a surge in crypto investments, with digital asset products attracting $882 million in inflows last week, according to the latest data from CoinShares. This marks the fourth consecutive week of positive funds entering the market, showcasing a growing institutional appetite for digital currencies. In 2025 alone, total inflows have reached $6.7 billion, drawing close to the $7.3 billion peak observed in February.
The head of research at CoinShares, James Butterfill, attributes this rally to various economic pressures, including an expanding global money supply, and fears of stagflation in the United States, which have spurred renewed interest among investors. Adding to the momentum are supportive legislative changes; notably, New Hampshire and Arizona have recently enacted laws permitting the inclusion of Bitcoin and select digital assets as part of public funds, reflecting growing state-level recognition of Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset.
A significant portion of these institutional investments is channelled through U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, which have accumulated $62.9 billion in cumulative net inflows since their inception in January 2024. This surpasses the previous peak of $61.6 billion set in February. One of the standout performers is BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust, which has benefited from 19 straight days of positive inflows, amassing over $5 billion and outshining the largest gold-backed ETFs in terms of capital raised this year. As a result, U.S. crypto investment products secured $840 million last week, outpacing other regions, with Germany and Australia following behind.
On the altcoin front, Sui emerged as a leader by pulling in $11.7 million in fresh inflows last week, outperforming Ethereum despite its own 30% rally and the successful rollout of the Pectra upgrade. Meanwhile, Ethereum's financial products attracted $1.5 million during the same timeframe. Furthermore, XRP also gained traction, with weekly inflows hitting $1.4 million, bringing its annual total to $258 million. These developments underscore the dynamic shifts within the broader crypto investment landscape, driven by institutional confidence and strategic legislative backing.
