Crypto News Today: Crypto Investment Inflows Hit $2B as Bitcoin, Ethereum Lead Institutional Demand

Digital asset investment products attracted $2 billion in inflows last week, marking the third consecutive week of positive sentiment, according to CoinShares' latest report. This brings total inflows over the past three weeks to $5.5 billion, ending a nine-week streak of significant outflows and pushing year-to-date (YTD) inflows to $5.6 billion.Bitcoin Dominates With $1.8B Inflows Amid Bullish TrendBitcoin (BTC) remained the top recipient, recording $1.8 billion in inflows—a clear sign of renewed institutional confidence. However, the report also noted $6.4 million in bearish inflows, the highest level since December 2023, suggesting some investors are hedging against near-term volatility.Ethereum Sees Strong Two-Week StreakEthereum (ETH) investment products saw $149 million in inflows last week, following $187 million the week before, bringing the two-week total to $336 million. The uptick coincides with growing anticipation for the upcoming Pectra upgrade, expected to improve staking and gas fee efficiency on the Ethereum network.Regional Breakdown: U.S. Leads, Europe FollowsThe United States led regional flows with $1.9 billion in inflows, followed by:Germany: $47 millionSwitzerland: $34 millionCanada: $20 millionThis trend highlights broad-based support across global markets, particularly in jurisdictions pushing for regulatory clarity and spot ETF adoption.Altcoins and Blockchain Equities See Modest GainsWhile Bitcoin and Ethereum dominated flows, other altcoins also saw positive movement:XRP: $10.5 millionTezos (XTZ): $8.2 millionSolana (SOL): $6 millionBlockchain equities, which include publicly traded firms involved in digital asset infrastructure, saw $15.9 million in inflows, reflecting continued investor interest in crypto-related stocks.Assets Under Management Hit $156BTotal assets under management (AuM) across digital asset investment products rose to $156 billion, the highest since mid-February 2025. This increase is largely attributed to price appreciation in leading cryptocurrencies and continued capital inflows.The $2 billion in weekly inflows reflects a decisive shift in institutional sentiment. With ETF interest rising, Ethereum’s upgrade on the horizon, and Bitcoin nearing $100,000, capital appears to be flowing back into digital assets at scale. Analysts view this trend as a strong bullish signal for the crypto market entering Q2 2025.