Global cryptocurrency investment products recorded a massive $3.75 billion in net inflows last week, marking the fourth-largest weekly total on record. The inflows were heavily concentrated in U.S.-based products, with Ethereum (ETH) dominating the market, according to a report released by CoinShares on Monday.
Total assets under management (AUM) in crypto investment vehicles reached a new peak of $244 billion on August 13, fueled by rising prices and fresh allocations, CoinShares’ Head of Research, James Butterfill, highlighted.
Ethereum-focused products saw unprecedented demand, attracting a record $2.87 billion in net inflows — roughly 77% of the weekly total. This surge has pushed Ethereum’s year-to-date inflows to $11 billion, accounting for 29% of total assets under management. By comparison, Bitcoin (BTC) products represent just 11.6% of AUM, underscoring the growing investor preference for Ether.
Bitcoin funds also posted positive inflows, albeit at a slower pace, totaling $552 million. Among other altcoins, Solana (SOL) products received $176.5 million, XRP funds saw $125.9 million in net inflows, while Litecoin (LTC) and Ton (TON) recorded minor outflows of approximately $0.4 million and $1 million, respectively.
U.S. Investors Drive Concentrated Inflows
The latest week’s inflows were highly concentrated by region and product. Nearly 99% of new capital, or $3.73 billion, originated in the United States. CoinShares noted that “almost all” of this investment was directed toward a single provider and product: BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust ETF. Smaller inflows were observed in Canada ($33.7 million), Hong Kong ($20.9 million), and Australia ($12.1 million), while Brazil (-$10.6 million) and Sweden (-$49.9 million) experienced modest outflows.
This concentration indicates that institutional U.S. investors remain the primary drivers of large-scale crypto investment flows, particularly toward Ethereum-focused vehicles. The dominance of the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF highlights both the confidence in Ethereum and the influence of major fund managers in shaping market trends.
Conclusion:
The recent surge in crypto investment inflows, led by Ethereum, underscores growing institutional confidence in the digital asset market. As U.S. investors continue to pour capital into Ethereum products, market watchers will be monitoring whether this trend can sustain broader crypto market momentum.
