From Bitcoin to Altcoins: Crypto Inflows Hit Record $3.1 Billion, Led by Spot ETFs
November 25 2024 - 7:30PM
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The crypto market witnessed a significant milestone last week as
investment products recorded roughly $3.13 billion in net inflows
globally, primarily driven by US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds
(ETFs), according to data from CoinShares. This surge highlights
growing institutional interest and confidence in the crypto market,
with Bitcoin leading the charge. CoinShares reveals that the
year-to-date net inflows into crypto funds have reached $37
billion, while total assets under management (AUM) soared to a new
high of $153 billion. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s MVRV Metric
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Takes The Lead, Altcoins Show Growth The recent inflows mark the
seventh consecutive week of positive movements for global crypto
investment products managed by leading firms such as BlackRock,
Fidelity, Grayscale, and ProShares. A substantial portion of last
week’s inflows, approximately $2.05 billion, originated from
BlackRock’s IBIT product, underlining the dominance of US-based
funds in the global space. These inflows outpaced the first-year
debut of US gold ETFs, which attracted only $309 million.
Bitcoin-based funds were at the forefront of the inflows,
contributing $3 billion of the weekly total. This inflow coincided
with Bitcoin’s continued price rally, drawing additional interest
from institutional and retail investors. However, the higher prices
also spurred a notable $10 million inflow into short-Bitcoin
products, bringing the monthly figure for these products to $58
million — the highest since August 2022. While Bitcoin dominated,
altcoins also attracted significant investment. Solana emerged as
the second-most popular asset among institutional investors, with
net weekly inflows of $16 million, surpassing Ethereum’s $2.8
million. Other altcoin-based funds also saw notable inflows, with
XRP, Litecoin, and Chainlink attracting $15 million, $4.1 million,
and $1.3 million, respectively. These inflows suggest growing
confidence in the broader altcoin market, driven by price rallies
and increasing adoption. Global Crypto Inflows And Regional Trends
US-based funds’ dominance was evident in regional fund flows,
accounting for $3.2 billion in net weekly inflows. However, this
was slightly “offset” by outflows from European markets, including
$84 million, $40 million, and $17 million from crypto investment
products in Sweden, Germany, and Switzerland, respectively. Despite
these regional outflows, the overall trend remains bullish, driven
largely by institutional participation in the US market. Notably,
CoinShares’s continuous inflows reflect a combination of factors,
including the market’s positive sentiment regarding the bull run
and the increasing acceptance of crypto as a legitimate asset
class. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Poised for Gains: $3,600
Within Reach? The launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs has been a pivotal
development. It provides institutional investors with a regulated
avenue to gain exposure to digital assets. As a result, the
cryptocurrency market is witnessing a shift toward mainstream
adoption, further supported by strong price performance and
consistent inflows across various investment products. Featured
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