Last week, the cryptocurrency investment sector saw an unprecedented surge, attracting a massive $3.85 billion.
Year-to-Date Growth and Record Highs
According to a report by CoinShares, the inflow of $3.85 billion for the week of December 2–6 brought year-to-date inflows to an impressive $41 billion, with total assets under management reaching $165 billion, surpassing the 2021 peak of $83 billion. Bitcoin saw the largest share, with $2.5 billion, pushing its YTD inflows to $36.5 billion. Ethereum also reached a record $1.2 billion in inflows. Meanwhile, Solana faced outflows of $14 million.
Regional Inflows: The U.S. Dominates
The United States led the global inflows, contributing $3.6 billion of the total $3.85 billion for the week. Notably, Switzerland, Germany, Canada, and Australia also made significant contributions: $160 million, $116 million, $14 million, and $10 million respectively.
Historic Bitcoin Records
Bitcoin reached a historic milestone by surpassing $100k last week, indicating increased market optimism alongside the record investment inflows in digital assets.
The investment volume in cryptocurrencies over the past week highlights its significant influence and growing appeal among institutional investors.