Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin ETPs Fuel $522M Inflow as U.S. Drives Crypto Market Recovery

Global Crypto ETPs Inflows and Market Trends

Global crypto ETPs attracted $864 million in net inflows during the week ending Dec. 12. This marked the third consecutive week of inflows into crypto investment products, driven by cautious optimism among investors. The inflows were led by Bitcoin-based ETPs, which saw $522 million in new capital, while Ethereum products added $338 million.

The U.S. remained the largest contributor, accounting for $796 million of the weekly inflows. Germany and Canada also added to the trend, with $68.6 million and $26.8 million, respectively.

CoinShares noted that the U.S., Germany, and Canada have accounted for more than 98% of inflows in 2025, highlighting the concentration of demand in these key markets.

Despite the inflows, price performance remained subdued following the U.S. Federal Reserve's recent rate cut. Bitcoin fell 2.4% to $85,579, while Ethereum gained 2.1% to $3,153. CoinShares said the mixed sentiment and uneven flows after the rate cut reflect ongoing investor caution in the face of macroeconomic uncertainty.

Market Dynamics and Regional Trends

The U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs were a major driver of inflows, with BlackRock's IBIT alone attracting $214.1 million in new capital. U.S. investors have increasingly turned to crypto ETPs as a regulated and liquid way to gain exposure to digital assets. The strong performance of U.S. ETFs suggests a growing appetite for institutional-grade crypto products in the world's largest financial market.

In Europe, Germany's $68.6 million in crypto ETP inflows underscored its continued role as a key market for digital asset adoption. Canada, though smaller in scale, also added $26.8 million to the global inflow total. CoinShares noted that both countries have seen steady growth in crypto ETPs this year, reflecting broader trends in institutional and retail investor behavior.

Asset-Specific Flows and Investor Behavior

Bitcoin-based ETPs remain the most popular among investors, with the week's inflows bringing year-to-date totals to $27.7 billion. While this is still lower than the $41.6 billion recorded in 2024, the trend suggests a steady recovery in investor confidence. Short-Bitcoin products, on the other hand, saw outflows of $1.8 million, which CoinShares interpreted as a sign of improving sentiment.

Ethereum products have also shown strong inflows, with year-to-date totals reaching $13.3 billion-a 148% increase compared to 2024. U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs added $209.1 million last week, led by BlackRock's ETHA fund. These figures highlight the growing appeal of Ethereum-based products as investors seek exposure to the second-largest cryptocurrency.

Smaller crypto assets, such as Solana and XRP, also saw inflows, though at a lower scale. Solana-based products added $65 million last week, bringing year-to-date inflows to $3.5 billion-nearly ten times the 2024 total. XRP-based funds attracted $46.9 million in weekly inflows, bringing their 2025 total to nearly $3.2 billion.

Outlook and Strategic Developments

The continued inflows into crypto ETPs suggest that institutional and retail investors are gradually increasing their exposure to digital assets, even amid macroeconomic uncertainty. BlackRock reports that global ETP inflows remain on track to set a record in 2025, with November seeing the third-highest inflow month of the year.

At the same time, new developments in the crypto ETP space are expanding access to digital assets. DeFi Technologies announced the launch of Brazilian depositary receipts (BDRs) for institutional investors on B3 Exchange, providing local investors with BRL-denominated exposure to the company's growth. The move is expected to begin trading on Dec. 17 and could further drive adoption in Latin America's largest financial market.