Crypto News: Crypto ETPs Record $1.1 Billion in Weekly Inflows, Strongest Since January, Led by Bitcoin
Key Takeaways
Global crypto ETPs logged $1.1 billion in inflows last week, the strongest weekly gain since January and second-largest of 2026, per CoinSharesBitcoin led with $871 million in inflows, bringing its year-to-date total to $1.9 billion -- 83% of all crypto ETP inflows in 2026Ethereum ETPs rebounded with $196.5 million in inflows after three consecutive weeks of outflows, though ETH remains $130 million in net outflows year-to-dateUS markets dominated, accounting for $1 billion or 95% of net weekly inflows; US spot Bitcoin ETFs alone attracted $786.3 millionShort-Bitcoin products saw $20 million in inflows, their largest weekly total since November 2024
Global cryptocurrency exchange-traded products posted $1.1 billion in net inflows last week, their strongest weekly performance since January and the second-largest weekly gain of 2026, according to CoinShares data published Monday.
The figure trails only the $2.17 billion in weekly inflows recorded in mid-January, signaling a meaningful recovery in institutional demand after weeks of subdued activity.
Macro Catalysts Unlock Risk Appetite
CoinShares Head of Research James Butterfill attributed the inflow surge to a combination of factors: tentative ceasefire developments in Iran easing geopolitical stress, alongside softer-than-expected US inflation and spending data that supported broader risk appetite. The inflows arrived despite ongoing volatility in spot markets, with Bitcoin reclaiming $70,000 and briefly topping $73,000 last week even as general market sentiment remained cautious -- underscoring the resilience of institutional demand through regulated products.
Bitcoin Dominates, Short Bets Also Rise
Bitcoin ETPs captured $871 million of last week's inflows, lifting year-to-date gains to $1.9 billion and cementing BTC's position as the dominant force in crypto ETP flows, accounting for roughly 83% of the $2.3 billion in total crypto ETP inflows recorded in 2026 so far.
Notably, short-Bitcoin products also attracted $20 million in inflows last week, their largest weekly total since November 2024. Butterfill flagged the divergence as a sign that institutional opinion on Bitcoin's near-term direction remains split despite the headline inflow strength.
Ethereum Breaks Outflow Streak
Ethereum ETPs recorded $196.5 million in inflows, ending three consecutive weeks of outflows. Despite the rebound, ETH remains one of the few major assets still in net negative territory for the year, with approximately $130 million in cumulative outflows year-to-date.
US Leads Regional Flows
Geographically, the US accounted for $1 billion of last week's inflows, representing 95% of the global weekly total. US spot Bitcoin ETFs drove the majority of that figure, pulling in $786.3 million according to SoSoValue data. Germany was the second-largest contributor with $34.6 million in inflows, followed by Canada at $7.8 million and Switzerland at $6.9 million.
XRP ETPs posted modest inflows of $19 million, while Solana saw minor outflows of $2.5 million.
