Global crypto investment products recorded a sharp rise in investor inflows last week, even as geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainty weighed on market sentiment toward the end of the period, according to new data from CoinShares.
Digital asset investment products issued by major asset managers, including BlackRock, Grayscale, and Fidelity, saw net inflows of $2.17 billion over the week. The figure marks the strongest weekly total since October 2025 and signals continued institutional interest in the crypto market.
Most of the inflows arrived earlier in the week, before a noticeable shift in mood on Friday. CoinShares Head of Research James Butterfill said the late-week pullback was driven by broader macroeconomic and geopolitical concerns rather than a weakening of demand for digital assets. He noted that flows remained firmly positive through most of the week, with only $378 million exiting products at the end of the period.
Butterfill pointed to several factors that unsettled markets, including diplomatic tensions involving Greenland, renewed threats of additional trade tariffs, and ongoing policy uncertainty in Washington. Investor sentiment was also dampened by indications that Kevin Hassett, seen as a leading candidate for the next U.S. Federal Reserve chair and known for his dovish stance, is likely to remain in his current position.
Bitcoin investment products led the way, attracting $1.55 billion in inflows. U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds accounted for $1.4 billion of that total, underscoring their growing role as a gateway for institutional exposure. Ethereum products followed with $496 million in inflows, while Solana funds added $45.5 million.
Interest extended beyond the largest cryptocurrencies. XRP-focused products drew $69.5 million, and smaller but positive inflows were recorded for funds linked to Sui, Lido, and Hedera. CoinShares described the activity as broad-based participation across the digital asset market, despite the backdrop of macro uncertainty and regulatory debate.
The inflows came as investors assessed proposals under a draft crypto market structure bill from the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, which could limit stablecoins from offering yield. Despite these discussions, institutional allocations remained resilient.
Market prices reflected the mixed sentiment. Bitcoin rose nearly 3 percent over the past week but slipped about 2 percent on the day, falling below $93,000 as investors reassessed macro risks. Ether showed a similar pattern, posting weekly gains of more than 3 percent before declining over 3 percent in daily trading.
On a regional basis, U.S.-based products dominated with $2.05 billion in inflows. Funds listed in Germany, Switzerland, Canada, and the Netherlands also saw net additions, pointing to sustained global interest. Blockchain-related equities continued their recent momentum as well, attracting $72.6 million in inflows and suggesting investor confidence extends beyond token-based products.
Overall, the latest data shows that while short-term volatility and geopolitical headlines can sway sentiment, institutional demand for crypto investment products remains strong, supported by broad participation across assets and regions.
