Crypto investment funds extended their inflow streak last week, attracting $1.2 billion — the fourth consecutive week of gains, according to CoinShares data.
Total assets under management across digital asset products rose to $155 billion, the highest level since February 1, though still well below the $263 billion peak recorded in October 2025. The recovery reflects a gradual return of institutional capital, even as overall market conditions remain uneven.
Bitcoin dominated inflows, drawing $933 million and lifting year-to-date totals to $4 billion. Ether also maintained steady demand, recording $192 million in inflows for a third straight week above the $190 million mark.
Outside of spot crypto products, blockchain equity ETFs have also seen accelerating interest. These funds, which provide exposure to publicly listed companies tied to crypto infrastructure such as miners, exchanges, and semiconductor firms, recorded $617 million in inflows over the past three weeks, including a record weekly intake. CoinShares analyst James Butterfill described the trend as a surge in demand for indirect exposure to the digital asset sector.
The data highlights a growing preference among some investors for equity-based crypto exposure rather than direct spot holdings.
Bitcoin price action has reflected this institutional backdrop. BTC briefly reached $79,399 — its highest level since late January — before easing back to $77,705. The $80,000 level remains a key technical barrier, where a concentration of earlier buyers are now near breakeven, potentially adding overhead supply.
Market participants are watching closely to see whether sustained inflows can absorb selling pressure at these levels, or whether repeated failures near $79,000 will reinforce a consolidation phase instead of a breakout.
Attention is also turning to a heavy week of U.S. earnings, with Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Apple set to report results. Together, these companies account for a significant share of the S&P 500, making their performance a key driver of broader risk sentiment that has recently supported both equities and crypto markets.
Stronger-than-expected earnings could extend the current inflow trend and support a push above $80,000 for bitcoin. Weaker results, however, may pressure risk assets and lead to renewed downside across digital markets.
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