Digital-asset investment products recorded $1.2 billion in net inflows last week, extending a four-week run of gains. The surge pushed total global assets under management (AUM) to a staggering $155 billion, driven by a mix of spot ETF demand and a recovery in Bitcoin’s price floor.
According to CoinShares data released on April 27, the inflows were supported by stronger institutional activity and higher Bitcoin prices, which moved closer to earlier-year highs. The data also points to a broader return of investor interest after several months of uneven fund flows.
Regional demand led by US institutions
The United States accounted for the bulk of global inflows last week, drawing almost $1.1 billion into digital-asset investment products. Germany followed with $61.7 million, more than doubling its inflows from the previous week. Switzerland recorded $35.2 million in inflows, reversing recent outflows, while Canada added $15.5 million, suggesting a broad-based North American recovery.
Bitcoin remained the main driver, attracting $933 million in weekly inflows. That pushed year-to-date (YTD) inflows into the asset to $4 billion. Short-bitcoin products saw $16.5 million in inflows, suggesting some continued hedging activity, although demand remained well below levels seen during earlier periods of heightened volatility.
Ethereum extended its steady run, recording $192 million in inflows and marking the third consecutive week above the $190 million threshold. Beyond individual tokens, blockchain-focused equity exchange-traded funds added $617 million over the past three weeks.
ETFs drive institutional crypto adoption
According to SoSoValue data, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $824 million in inflows between April 20 and 24, with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust accounting for $733 million (about 89%) of that total. The steady inflow pace pushed total Bitcoin ETF assets above $102 billion.
The latest data shows a steady pattern of inflows into Bitcoin ETFs through April, with weekly additions of $996 million, $786 million, and $22 million. Over the same period, total assets under management rose from $86.22 billion to $102.64 billion, pointing to consistent buying activity even as flows varied week to week.
The inflows came alongside a recovery in Bitcoin prices after earlier lows near $60,000 in February. During April, Bitcoin mostly traded around $77,800 and briefly moved up to $79,420, but it struggled to break and hold above the $80,000 level, which continued to act as a key resistance point. As of writing, according to CoinMarketCap data, Bitcoin was trading at $77,900.25, down 0.11% in the last 24 hours.
Broader crypto markets showed a similar pattern. Total market capitalization stayed around $2.60 trillion after touching about $2.64 trillion at its peak. Prices moved within a relatively narrow range, with upward attempts met by selling pressure near higher levels.
Institutional sentiment expands globally
The influx of capital isn’t just a short-term trend. In Japan, a recent Nomura survey shows a gradual shift in how institutional investors view digital assets, with nearly 80% saying they plan to allocate to the sector within the next three years. Sentiment has also improved compared to previous years. About 31% of respondents now hold a positive view of digital assets, up from 25% in 2024.
This shift is largely attributed to regulatory clarity in major jurisdictions, which has transformed crypto from a “speculative bet” into a legitimate institutional asset class.
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