Last week saw a continued decline in prices for digital assets, but investment products in this sector experienced a surge in buying activity. Inflows reached an impressive $1.44 billion during that period, bringing the year-to-date inflows to an astounding $17.8 billion. This figure shattered the previous record set three years ago, indicating a significant uptick in investor interest in digital assets.
Despite the overall market conditions, Bitcoin managed to secure the fifth-largest weekly inflow on record, amounting to $1.35 billion. On the flip side, short-bitcoin products saw notable outflows of $8.6 million, marking the largest weekly outflow since April. The latest report from CoinShares attributed the surge in inflows to investors taking advantage of price weakness, which was influenced by factors such as the German government’s BTC sales and a shift in sentiment due to lower-than-expected CPI figures in the US.
Altcoins also saw positive inflows during this period, with Ethereum standing out by attracting $72 million. This inflow figure was the highest since March and was likely driven by anticipation of the potential approval of a spot ETF in the US. Other altcoins like Solana, Avalanche, and Chainlink also experienced inflows of $4.4 million, $2 million, and $1.3 million, respectively. Additionally, Litecoin, XRP, and Cardano attracted $1.2 million, $1 million, and $0.7 million in weekly inflows, showcasing investor interest across a diverse range of digital assets.
Regionally, the United States continued to lead in terms of inflows, with $1.3 billion coming in during the week. Positive sentiment was observed globally, with countries like Switzerland, Hong Kong, and Canada showing significant inflows of $57.5 million, $54.6 million, and $24.2 million, respectively. Switzerland even achieved a record for this year in terms of inflows. Other countries like Germany, Australia, Sweden, and Brazil also recorded notable weekly inflows, further emphasizing the widespread interest in digital asset investment products.
The surge of inflows in digital asset investment products demonstrates a strong investor appetite for this sector despite the challenging market conditions. With record-breaking numbers and a diverse range of assets attracting capital, the digital asset market continues to show resilience and attractiveness to investors around the world.