Crypto ETPs Hit New Heights with $3.3 Billion Inflows as Bitcoin and Ethereum Lead 2025 Rally

Crypto ETPs See Record Inflows Amid Market Optimism

Crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) experienced a significant surge last week. Investors poured $3.3 billion into these products, marking the sixth straight week of positive inflows. This momentum pushed year-to-date inflows to an all-time high of $10.8 billion. Total assets managed by crypto ETPs briefly reached $187.5 billion, setting a new record.

The rise in inflows reflects mounting concerns about the U.S. economy. Moody’s recent credit downgrade and rising treasury yields are encouraging investors to diversify their portfolios. Digital assets, especially Bitcoin and Ethereum, have become preferred alternatives amid this uncertain backdrop. James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, emphasizes this shift as a key driver behind the inflows.

Bitcoin-backed products attracted $2.9 billion last week, accounting for nearly a quarter of the total inflows in 2025 so far. Bitcoin ETPs now manage close to $160 billion in assets. This growing interest helped Bitcoin hit a new all-time high, surpassing $111,000 last week. The rally also sparked increased activity in short Bitcoin products, which recorded their highest inflows since December 2024.

Ethereum ETPs continued their strong performance, bringing in $326 million in weekly inflows. The momentum follows the successful implementation of the recent Pectra upgrade. This upgrade improved Ethereum’s network efficiency, bolstering investor confidence. Ethereum-related funds have attracted approximately $568 million in net inflows this month, marking sustained interest.

XRP Faces Historic Outflows While Altcoins Show Mixed Activity

While Bitcoin and Ethereum enjoyed significant inflows, XRP investment products suffered historic outflows. Last week, XRP saw $37.2 million withdrawn, ending an 80-week streak of positive inflows. Despite increasing institutional involvement through XRP futures on the CME Group, investors appear cautious.

Other altcoins showed modest inflows. Solana’s products attracted $4.3 million last week. Meanwhile, Sui, despite a recent DeFi exploit on its network, managed $2.3 million in inflows. These figures indicate selective interest across the altcoin sector as investors weigh risks and rewards carefully.

The continued inflows into Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs highlight the strong demand for these core digital assets. Investors seem to favor established cryptos with robust ecosystems and ongoing technological upgrades. At the same time, the mixed performance of altcoins reflects a more cautious approach amid regulatory and network risks.