Crypto News: Digital Asset Fund Inflows Hit $1B, Ethereum Outperforms as Total AuM Surges to Record $188B

Key Takeaways:Digital asset investment products saw $1.04 billion in inflows last week — the 12th consecutive week of positive flows.Total assets under management (AuM) hit a record $188 billion, driven by price appreciation and sustained institutional demand.Ethereum outpaced Bitcoin proportionally, with 1.6% average weekly inflows relative to AuM, compared to Bitcoin’s 0.8%.The U.S. led with $1B in inflows, while Canada and Brazil recorded outflows, showing diverging regional sentiment.Digital asset funds continued their strong momentum last week, attracting $1.04 billion in net inflows, according to the latest Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report. The inflows pushed the total assets under management (AuM) to an all-time high of $188 billion, marking the 12th straight week of institutional inflows into crypto investment products.Regional Breakdown:United States: $1 billion in inflows led global activity.Germany & Switzerland: Contributed $38.5M and $33.7M, respectively.Canada & Brazil: Saw outflows of $29.3M and $9.7M, indicating cautious investor sentiment.Asset Highlights:Bitcoin (BTC): Attracted $790 million, a decline from the previous three-week average of $1.5B. The slowdown suggests caution as BTC hovers near its all-time high.Ethereum (ETH): Continued its 11-week inflow streak with $226 million last week, totaling $2.85 billion over the period. ETH is outperforming BTC on a relative basis, with 1.6% of AuM in weekly inflows versus Bitcoin's 0.8%, pointing to growing investor conviction in Ethereum’s long-term potential.Outlook:Trading volumes remained stable at $16.3 billion, consistent with this year’s average. While momentum continues, the moderation in Bitcoin flows and regional divergence signal that market participants may be rebalancing allocations ahead of potential macro or regulatory developments.Ethereum’s sustained inflows and proportional dominance could reflect increased confidence from institutions, especially amid growing narratives around real-world assets, stablecoins, and potential U.S. regulatory clarity.