Ethereum is taking the lead in attracting institutional capital to digital assets, reflected in record investments in crypto funds last week.
Record Inflows into Digital Assets
According to the latest CoinShares report, digital asset investment products saw $4.39 billion in inflows last week, raising assets under management to a record $220 billion. This marks 14 consecutive weeks of net inflows, with year-to-date totals reaching $27 billion.
Position of Ethereum and Bitcoin
Ethereum led the charge with $2.12 billion, nearly doubling its previous record of $1.2 billion. Year-to-date inflows for ETH have now reached $6.2 billion, already surpassing its total for 2024. Currently, Ethereum is trading at approximately $3,777 after surging 54% over the past month and 23% in the last week.
Regional Analysis of Inflows
The bulk of inflows came from the United States, accounting for $4.36 billion, followed by Switzerland, Australia, and Hong Kong with $47.3 million, $17.3 million, and $14.1 million respectively. Brazil and Germany saw minor outflows of $28.1 million and $15.5 million.
Ethereum continues to maintain a strong position in the digital asset market, evidenced by both capital inflows and price growth. These trends indicate rising interest from institutional investors.
