Bitcoin News Today: Institutional Capital Pours $11B into Crypto, Ethereum Surges $1.59B as Altcoin Bull Market Intensifies

In July 2025, institutional capital poured into cryptocurrency assets at unprecedented levels, according to CoinShares’ Weekly Digital Asset Fund Flows Report. Over $11 billion was allocated to crypto investment products by month’s end, reflecting a sharp rise in institutional interest. The U.S. led global inflows with $2 billion, followed by Germany’s $70 million, while Hong Kong, Canada, and Brazil faced outflows of $160 million, $84.3 million, and $23.2 million, respectively. Regional variations were attributed to divergent regulatory environments and investor strategies [1].

Ethereum emerged as a standout performer, with investment vehicles attracting $1.59 billion in a single week—the second-highest inflow on record. This contrasts with Bitcoin’s $175 million outflow, signaling a potential shift toward “altseason,” where altcoins gain prominence over Bitcoin. Solana and XRP dominated altcoin inflows, drawing $311 million and $189 million, respectively, driven by growing demand for ETFs and ecosystem development [1]. Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash, however, saw outflows of $1.2 million and $660,000, highlighting shifting investor sentiment [1].

CoinShares anticipates a broadening altcoin bull market centered on XRP and Solana, as institutional allocations to these assets intensify. This trend aligns with broader market dynamics, including the Trump administration’s efforts to establish the U.S. as a “crypto capital” through regulatory clarity and market engagement [1]. Binance reported significant institutional inflows into its native token BNB, which surged to an all-time high of $850, fueled by robust demand from high-net-worth investors [1].

Corporate activity further underscored institutional confidence. SharpLink Gaming bolstered its Ethereum holdings to $1.69 billion, becoming the second-largest public ETH holder, while Japan’s Metaplanet added $93 million in Bitcoin [5]. PayPal expanded its crypto infrastructure, enabling 36 million U.S. merchants to accept over 100 cryptocurrencies via its stablecoin PYUSD, aiming to streamline cross-border transactions and mitigate volatility [5]. Regulatory clarity, including federal banking guidelines on crypto custody, has also reduced institutional uncertainty [6].

Market fundamentals showed institutional influence: Bitcoin’s hashrate hit record levels, and spot Bitcoin ETFs are accelerating mainstream adoption by easing direct ownership challenges [7]. However, analysts caution against over-optimism. The Motley Fool forecasts a potential 50% decline in XRP and Bitcoin over two years due to market corrections, though current trends suggest upward momentum [3].

At the state level, 40 U.S. states introduced crypto-related legislation in 2025, addressing fraud risks and expanding crypto ATM access—a development likely to normalize digital asset transactions [10]. Collectively, these factors reflect a maturing crypto ecosystem where institutional capital, regulatory frameworks, and technological innovation are redefining global finance.

[1] [https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2025/07/247004-crypto-policy-under-the-trump-administration-could-enhance-adoption-of-digital-assets-analysis/](https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2025/07/247004-crypto-policy-under-the-trump-administration-could-enhance-adoption-of-digital-assets-analysis/)

[3] [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/markets-news/Motley%20Fool/33678952/prediction-2-of-crypto-s-biggest-winners-xrp-and-bitcoin-will-lose-50-or-more-of-their-value-over-the-next-2-years/](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/markets-news/Motley%20Fool/33678952/prediction-2-of-crypto-s-biggest-winners-xrp-and-bitcoin-will-lose-50-or-more-of-their-value-over-the-next-2-years/)

[5] [https://app.santiment.net/insights/read/top-trending-stories-dashboard-on-santiment-is-your-new-go-to-morning-dashboard-8826](https://app.santiment.net/insights/read/top-trending-stories-dashboard-on-santiment-is-your-new-go-to-morning-dashboard-8826)

[6] [https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/banking-regulators-clarify-crypto-8978629/](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/banking-regulators-clarify-crypto-8978629/)

[7] [https://www.aol.com/3-reasons-bitcoin-surge-isnt-083000152.html](https://www.aol.com/3-reasons-bitcoin-surge-isnt-083000152.html)

[10] [https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/07/28/citing-potential-for-fraud-blue-and-red-states-pass-new-crypto-atm-laws/](https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/07/28/citing-potential-for-fraud-blue-and-red-states-pass-new-crypto-atm-laws/)